Recognizing Aybrah Zelenski and Elena Gourley

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two outstanding students from West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School, Aybrah Zelenski and Elena Gourley, who earned top national honors at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference.

FBLA is a nationwide student organization that prepares young people to become community-minded business leaders through career development and leadership opportunities. Their annual leadership conference brings together over 11,000 students from more than 2,000 schools nationwide to compete in career and leadership building events.

While in Anaheim, California, Aybrah placed sixth in public speaking and Elena placed seventh in career exploration.

West Shamokin's FBLA chapter, founded in the fall of 2023, has quickly made a name for itself and has proven that a small, rural school can leave a big mark on the national stage.

Mr. Speaker, I applaud both Aybrah and Elena and the entire West Shamokin FBLA team for their leadership, hard work, and bright futures. They make their school, their community, the Commonwealth, and this Congressman very proud.

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