[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18492]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING PATRICK ROSTOCK OF MANASSAS, VA

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Patrick 
Rostock, a 2011 Critical Language Scholarship Program Recipient. 
Patrick has been identified by his educators for his academic 
excellence, leadership potential, and exemplary citizenship to 
participate in the Critical Language Scholarship Program in Shanghai, 
China.
  This Critical Language Scholarship Program allows students to 
participate in daily educational activities in Shanghai, China, as well 
as the surrounding areas. The program provides participants with the 
opportunity to build relationships with young leaders from all over the 
world with an intense focus in the Chinese language, one of the 
thirteen ``critical needs'' foreign languages determined by the 
Department of State, for summer 2012. At the end of the program, 
participants receive a certificate of completion.
  Patrick is a student at James Madison University. It is inspiring to 
see young people who are interested in international educational and 
developmental experiences such as these.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
remarkable achievement by Patrick Rostock and wishing his continued 
success in his further pursuits.

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