[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2051]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL TEAM

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Charlie Napier, Sunita Kolareth, Gabriel Mintzer, Ryan 
Thompson, Arun Velamuri, and Coach Nathan Speichinger of Valley High 
School of West Des Moines, Iowa for winning their regional competition 
for the 2015 National Science Bowl (NSB).
  This program is one of the largest science competitions in the nation 
and a prestigious academic competition that challenges America's 
students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in 
these fields. The NSB brings together thousands of middle and high 
school students from across the country to compete in solving technical 
problems and answering questions on a range of science disciplines 
including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, and 
math.
  Approximately 240,000 students have participated in the National 
Science Bowl since it was established in 1991. More than 14,000 
students compete in the NSB each year. The Valley High School team won 
their qualifying regional competition this past weekend, and will be 
advancing to the National Finals in April.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by these students demonstrates the 
rewards of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I am honored to 
represent these students and their families in the United States 
Congress. I know all of my colleagues in the House join me in 
congratulating them on competing in this rigorous competition and 
wishing continued success in their education and careers.

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