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“RECOGNITION OF FULBRIGHT GRANTEES” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E990 on July 14, 2017.
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RECOGNITION OF FULBRIGHT GRANTEES
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HON. DAVE BRAT
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 14, 2017
Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize four constituents who received prestigious Fulbright awards during the 2016-2017 academic year. They are, Ms. Tyra Beaman of Glen Allen, Virginia, Ms. Ellen Korcovelos of Henrico, Virginia, Mr. Colfax Phillips of Richmond, Virginia, and Ms. Eileen Wang of Glen Allen, Virginia.
These scholars will be joining alumni of the Fulbright program who have and will continue to be extraordinarily successful in their lives. Fulbright scholars go on to excel in nearly every seclor of our economy, as well as serving in the highest levels of government and Congress.
According to the United States Department of State, more than 370,000 individuals from the United States and over 180 countries have participated in the Fulbright program since 1946. The Fulbright Student Program boasts that ``The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide.''
This program is a terrific way for students to gain worldwide perspectives and learn valuable lessons from other countries. They are also taking with them the values that made America what it is today. They will build lifelong relationships and be ambassadors for America for years to come. Congratulations.
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