[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21729]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JEEHYUN CHOI

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
congratulations to one of my constituents--Ms. Jeehyun Choi. Jeehyun, a 
resident of St. Paul, is one of six national winners of the Library of 
Congress's 2006 Letters about Literature competition. She is one of the 
two high school-aged winners.
  Jeehyun, who will read her letter during the Letters about Literature 
national awards presentation at the National Book Festival on the 
National Mall on September 30, 2006, is an 11th grade student at Saint 
Paul Academy.
  Jeehyun addressed her letter to Peter Hedges the author of What's 
Eating Gilbert Grape. In her letter she eloquently expressed her 
thoughts about the book and her ability to relate to the main 
character--Gilbert. The letter is a joy to read and will certainly 
inspire many to enter the world of Gilbert by taking time to read 
What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
  I also would like to recognize those who support Letters About 
Literature--affiliate State centers of the book and Target Stores--a 
Minnesota company. These kinds of public/private partnerships expand 
opportunities for our youth and I appreciate their commitments.
  Congratulations Jeehyun. It is my hope that you will continue to be 
inspired by literature and to share your inspiration with others.

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