[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1329]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING NADIA PSHONYAK ON RECEIVING THE CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD 
                     FROM MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Nadia Pshonyak, an outstanding student at Missouri State University, on 
her selection to receive the Citizen Scholar Award.
  Each year, this prestigious award is given by Missouri State 
University's Board of Governors to students who have contributed to the 
university, furthered the university's public affairs mission, and have 
been significantly engaged in extra-curricular accomplishments and/or 
in important service activities in the community. Since the award was 
created in 2007, only forty-seven students have been recognized for 
their stellar achievements.
  Nadia, from West Plains, Missouri, is one of only six students to 
receive the Citizen Scholar award this year. She has obtained her 
Associates degree from Missouri State University, and plans to enlist 
in the Peace Corps and to eventually obtain a Ph.D. in a related field. 
This is evidence of her passion to not only better herself, but to also 
better the situation of people worldwide.
  Mr. Speaker, Nadia Pshonyak's accomplishments have set a great 
example of what a Citizen Scholar should be, this award represents a 
great deal of her hard work and dedication. I am proud to represent 
students like her and I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
her on this well-deserved achievement.

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