[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24511-24512]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING GRANT GATES

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of Grant Gates of Kansas City, Missouri. Grant 
has earned a perfect 36 ACT composite score. Grant is one of only three 
students from the state of Missouri and one of only fifty-two in the 
country to earn the perfect score.
  Madam Speaker, Grant has dedicated himself to his studies and 
extracurricular activities. As a junior at North Kansas City High 
School, Grant has participated in the Missouri Scholars Academy at the 
University of Missouri, the

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Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee, member of the high school 
swim team, member of the choir and Harmonaires show choir, and is a 
part of the school's state championship Scholar Bowl. Grant is 
currently working toward an International Baccalaureate diploma, Gold 
Medallion Honors diploma, and A+ Schools eligibility. Grant is also 
active in Boy Scout Troop 9 in North Kansas City.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me, Gary and Elinor Gates, the 
North Kansas City Schools, and North Kansas City High School in 
applauding Grant Gates' outstanding achievement. We wish Grant many 
more years of success.

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