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Walberg Recognizes CTE Presidential Scholar from Springport on House Floor

June 21, 2017

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) spoke on the House floor today to recognize Carly Claucherty from Springport High School for being named a Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education. She's one of just 20 students from around the country to receive this distinguished award.

Transcript of Walberg's remarks as prepared for delivery:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carly Claucherty for being named a Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.

Carly recently graduated from Springport High School and was nominated for her outstanding work in their CTE Agriscience Program. She's one of just 20 students from around the country to receive this distinguished award.

In high school, Carly was active in Springport's Future Farmers of America chapter, served as president of the National Honor Society, and was involved with student council.

This fall, Carly will be attending Michigan State University, where she tentatively plans to study crop and soil sciences.

Carly's selection as a CTE Presidential Scholar puts her in an elite group, but I suspect it is just the starting point for many more exceptional things to come.

Mr. Speaker, career and technical education provides valuable hands-on experience, and this week we will be voting to strengthen these important programs to help more students find their sweet spot—just like Carly did.

I yield back.