[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TROY KETCHUM COMPETES IN 54TH SKILLSUSA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS CONFERENCE ______ HON. PETE OLSON of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Troy Ketchum of Rosenberg, TX for being the first student from Texas State Technical College in Fort Bend County to compete at the 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Troy, a Diesel Equipment Technology student, traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to represent TSTC in Fort Bend County at the SkillsUSA conference. SkillsUSA is an organization that teaches technical, academic, and employment attributes to enable high school and college students to learn valuable work skills. Troy competed against thousands of students from across the country, in pursuit of a gold medal in his category of ``Job Skills Presentation.'' He is also a U.S. Navy veteran, and has been diligently preparing for his presentation on ``The Importance of Proper Tread Depth and Safety of Truck Tires.'' On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, congratulations again Troy Ketchum for representing Texas State Technical College in Fort Bend County at the 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. His dedication to his craft brings great pride to our entire community. ____________________