[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING RYAN DIRKSEN ON BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF 
FUTURE PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SCIENTISTS AS A DELEGATE TO THE CONGRESS 
                       OF FUTURE MEDICAL LEADERS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ryan Dirksen, of 
Springfield, Missouri, who has been accepted by the National Academy of 
Future Physicians and Medical Scientists as a delegate to the Congress 
of Future Medical Leaders.
  The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is an honors-only program that 
is designed to motivate and direct the top students in the United 
States. It is specifically for students who aspire to be physicians or 
enter into the field of medical research, and helps to provide a path 
and mentorship for students to accomplish those dreams. It takes place 
at the University of Massachusetts over 3 days, and helps to spark 
meaningful dialogues and exchanges of ideas between future leaders in 
the medical field.
  To be considered for acceptance as a delegate, applicants must be 
recommended by either a teacher or member of the Academy based on a 
proven track record of academic excellence. Students must have a 
minimum of a 3.5 GPA and represent all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It is 
an incredibly selective opportunity, and those students who qualify for 
selection have done so because of their hard work and diligence to 
their studies, not to mention their impressive intellect.
  Mr. Speaker, Ryan Dirksen, who attends Springfield Catholic High 
School, has shown a level of dedication and aptitude for the health 
sciences that will leave him well prepared to represent Missouri at 
this Congress. I would like to extend my personal congratulations for 
his achievement, and on behalf of the 7th District of Missouri, I would 
like to thank him for representing our district.

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