[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10505]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    RECOGNIZING POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL

  (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of a group of students from Virginia's First District who 
recently set international standards in demonstration of their creative 
problem-solving skills.
  Earlier this month, representatives from Poquoson High School joined 
with fellow students from around the globe to compete for international 
prestige in a contest of ingenuity.
  In exercising their talents, these Virginia students not only 
captured a first place world ranking, but also set a world record 
through their success at the Odyssey of the Mind's World Competition.
  In their rise to confront challenge, Mr. Speaker, these students 
demonstrated their ability to think critically, to work cooperatively, 
and to overcome obstacles. Their vigor and success distinguishes our 
education system in its ability to cultivate the talents of our youth.
  In this, it is my desire that these accomplishments of these students 
be recognized and thus be a testament to the positive role of education 
in preparing students as emerging leaders.

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