[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING AARIV ARORA

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 8, 2026

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Aariv Arora of Broomfield, Colorado, for earning the Rookie of the Year 
Award in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.
  Aariv built an interactive app called WayBuddy, a community safety 
app that allows students to report roadway hazards for fellow 
pedestrians and bicyclists on a shared map. This accomplishment is an 
example of Aariv's determination, hard work, and impressive knowledge 
base in the STEM field.
  I congratulate Aariv Arora for his success in the Congressional App 
Challenge. I am certain he will continue to show the same dedication 
and strength of character in all his future endeavors. I am excited to 
see all he will accomplish.

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