Dear Friends,
I was able to spend this past week back home in Arkansas's Second Congressional District meeting with students, teachers, veterans, local judges, business and community leaders, and many other constituents.
Even though I spend almost every single weekend back in Arkansas, my legislative responsibilities require me to be in Washington during most weekdays. The way the schedule in Congress is set up gives members at least one "District Work Week" per month that is dedicated towards meeting and visiting with the people we represent.
During this District Work Week, I had the opportunity to recognize the work of some of the Second Congressional District's brightest, most creative, and most tech savvy students. This year Congress hosted its First Annual App Challenge, a competition that was open to high school students in all 435 congressional districts. The students designed and created apps for phones, tablets, or computers and submitted them to their Members of Congress to be judged by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields.
Much like the House’s annual Congressional Art Competition, the App Challenge is an exhibit of the exceptional talent we have in central Arkansas. The winning app, "Situational Awareness," belonged to Michael Davis of Bryant High School.
Congratulations to Michael and all of our contestants and winners for their submissions. I am proud of the work being done by Congress to inspire these young kids to participate in STEM programs, and I am even more proud of these students for their creativity and mastery of such useful skills in today's economy.
Sincerely,
Representative French Hill
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