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“HONORING MS. DELANEY DESKIN” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1557 on Dec. 9, 2019.
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HONORING MS. DELANEY DESKIN
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HON. KEN BUCK
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Monday, December 9, 2019
Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Delaney Deskin of Longmont, Colorado. Delaney was one of only 550 undergraduate or graduate students in the United States to be awarded the Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship for 2019. As part of this prestigious honor she traveled to Jaipur, India during the summer of 2019 to study Hindi.
The intensive study of foreign languages is one of the most important ways to prepare our young people for the globalized 21st century economy. The scholarship program increases America's engagement with the world and increases national competitiveness while sharing American values and culture abroad. Many program alumni go on to distinguished careers in public service using the skills they gained through the scholarship program.
I commend Delaney for her commitment to serving as an exemplary citizen ambassador for the United States. Her selection for this incredible honor is a testament to years of hard work and determination. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Delaney Deskin for her many accomplishments, including being awarded the Critical Language Scholarship.
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