[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11099]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TERIK DALY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Terik Daly for his prize winning entry in the 56th Intel International 
Science and Engineering Fair.
  Last week, over 1,400 pre-college students participated in the Intel 
International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Students from 
several countries submitted entries in hopes that they would win a 
portion of the $3 million in scholarships, tuition grants, internships 
and scientific field trips given away. This annual competition awarded 
six of nine Bay Area students for their entries, three of whom reside 
in San Jose.
  Terik is a 15-year-old student from Oak Grove High School. His 
project titled, ``The Derivation and Interpretation of Geochemical 
Ratios Generated by Meteoritic Impact'' derived meteor composition by 
examining chemical composition of granite before and after impact. His 
entry won him a fourth-place prize ($500) in earth science; $8,000 
tuition scholarship from Office of Naval Research (on behalf of U.S. 
Navy and Marine Corps).
  The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair promote 
education and creativity in a way that is vital to a youth's 
development. These types of activities encourage students to explore 
the fields of science and engineering. This kind of innovation will 
drive the United State's economy into the future. Being from Silicon 
Valley, I fully understand the importance and impact that these studies 
have on America's prosperity.
  I am proud to stand here today and recognize Terik for his 
accomplishments. I urge him and youth alike to continue to take 
interest in these fields, and lead the United States in its development 
of science and engineering exploration.

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