[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10887]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    HONORING ELWAR ``RUBEN'' LaCOUR

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2000

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to bring to your 
attention Elwar ``Ruben'' LaCour, Jr., a student in my district. As a 
middle schooler, he was awarded the U.S. National Award in mathematics. 
His commitment to learning is an indication of great future success.
  Ruben's recognition from the U.S. Achievement Academy is a great 
honor. We all know of the studies and reports that say that students in 
the United States are falling behind in math performance. Ruben's 
skills, abilities, and success provides evidence of students excelling 
in math.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Elwar ``Ruben'' LaCour 
on his achievement in and dedication to mathematics. We must celebrate 
achievements and encourage our children to do their very best.

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