[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10181-10182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING FOUNTAIN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL'S UNOFFICIAL GUINNESS WORLD 
                       RECORD IN POTATO LAUNCHING

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
group of chemistry students from Fountain Hills High School, who 
unofficially broke the Guinness World Record for most potatoes launched 
in three minutes.

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  The students in AP chemistry and honors-chemistry classes used savvy, 
creativity and teamwork to break an existing Guinness World Record. 
Although Guinness has yet to officially acknowledge the record, I am 
confident that the evidence is sufficient and that approval will be 
received shortly. One student, Fountain Hills junior Kyle Link, nearly 
doubled the previous record of potatoes launched in three minutes.
  In all, seven different teams broke the record, demonstrating 
tactfulness in assembling their launchers. The students used applied 
lessons in engineering, technology, and chemical gas laws while 
constructing these devices.
  I would also like to recognize Dr. Paul McElligott, head of the 
science department at Fountain Hills High School, for his leadership 
and instruction in the record-breaking feat. Along with breaking world 
records, Dr. McElligott is in contention to receive a prestigious 
Lemelson-MIT Grant worth $10,000 to fund his proposal regarding safety 
devices for handicapped patients. His dedication will inspire these 
students to aim to achieve greatness in their current and future 
endeavors. We need more fine educators like this man in our country.
  I am honored to call Dr. McElligott and his students at Fountain 
Hills High my constituents. Madame Speaker, please join me in 
congratulating them on their World Record.

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