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TRIBUTE TO KATERINA PRUITT

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On 2026-04-14, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO KATERINA PRUITT" in the Senate. It referenced legislation: S1738.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO KATERINA PRUITT Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Katerina Pruitt of Webb City, MO. While still a junior in high school, Ms. Pruitt is already an accomplished young woman, having earned a bronze medal in a statewide speech and debate tournament, serving as captain on her school's swim team, and earning the prestigious magna cum laude honor in completing the National Latin Exam, all while maintaining an impressive 4.0 GPA. Over the last 9 months, Katerina has served with 11 other outstanding Missourians as part of the inaugural class of my youth council, a program launched to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique hands-on opportunities to learn about our representative form of government, work on engaging civics projects, and develop a deeper interest in Missouri history. Recently, each youth councilor was asked to draft an essay exploring the foundations of American society and government in the context of a modern-day issue facing our great Republic. Ms. Pruitt's writing showed exceptional insight into the unique privilege and challenges we face as we serve our fellow Americans, putting the good of the Nation before all else. Ms. Katerina Pruitt doubtless has a bright future ahead of her and already demonstrates great promise of becoming one of the Show-Me State's future leaders. She has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO KATERINA PRUITT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO KATERINA PRUITT Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Katerina Pruitt of Webb City, MO. While still a junior in high school, Ms. Pruitt is already an accomplished young woman, having earned a bronze medal in a statewide speech and debate tournament, serving as captain on her school's swim team, and earning the prestigious magna cum laude honor in completing the National Latin Exam, all while maintaining an impressive 4.0 GPA. Over the last 9 months, Katerina has served with 11 other outstanding Missourians as part of the inaugural class of my youth council, a program launched to connect promising Missouri high schoolers with unique hands-on opportunities to learn about our representative form of government, work on engaging civics projects, and develop a deeper interest in Missouri history. Recently, each youth councilor was asked to draft an essay exploring the foundations of American society and government in the context of a modern-day issue facing our great Republic. Ms. Pruitt's writing showed exceptional insight into the unique privilege and challenges we face as we serve our fellow Americans, putting the good of the Nation before all else. Ms. Katerina Pruitt doubtless has a bright future ahead of her and already demonstrates great promise of becoming one of the Show-Me State's future leaders. She has been an outstanding member of my office's youth council, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. ____________________