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“RECOGNIZING ILLINOIS' 11TH DISTRICT FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E159 on Feb. 4, 2014.
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RECOGNIZING ILLINOIS' 11TH DISTRICT FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
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HON. BILL FOSTER
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to recognize two intelligent and distinguished students from my district for receiving one of the most competitive merit-based grants in the world.
The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is a prestigious international exchange program that serves to cultivate knowledge and understanding between citizens of the United States and those across the globe.
Since its creation in 1946, the program has funded graduate study, research and teaching endeavors for over a quarter of a million people in 155 countries.
After a rigorous selection process based on academic achievements and leadership potential, Ms. Natalie Cain, a native of Darien studying at the University of Miami, and Mr. Matthew Ropp, a native of Oswego studying at Northern Illinois University, were selected for this prestigious program, where they will continue their studies in the fields of public health and English, respectively.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these two individuals and I wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.
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