[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 39 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 13, 1994]
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   CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOMS ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 1994

  Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, this spring, a Presidential Classroom 
for Young Americans, Inc., a proud legacy of the vibrant idealism and 
exuberant optimism found in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, 
celebrates a quarter century of academic programs dedicated to creating 
a deepened understanding of civic rights and responsibilities within 
America's young people. Throughout the years over, 65,000 high school 
juniors and seniors have participated in this week-long program 
observing their Federal Government in action. They see their 
Representatives and Senators conduct legislative business, visit 
Government departments, and hear journalists and lobbyists describe and 
defend their roles in the policy process. They become intrigued by 
listening to a foreign ambassador outline how they promote their 
government's interest in the complex mix of bureaucratic, political, 
and diplomatic Washington.
  The entire city becomes the students classroom in which to learn, and 
provides a perfect setting to discuss and debate the challenging issues 
facing our country. Washington's inspiring monuments serve to remind 
the students of our country's proud history while challenging them to 
continue this tradition of excellence into the future.
  The instructors, who facilitate the learning experience, are 
Government professionals and are often alumni of the Classroom 
themselves. After seeing their Government up close, virtually all of 
the young people have benefited from the unique perspective and are 
left with a lasting impression of democratic Government.
  Tomorrow, Presidential Classroom will mark it 25th anniversary with a 
gala celebration to honor the distinguished men and women who have 
taken their Washington experiences and used them to not only shape 
their lives, but improve the lives of others throughout the Nation. 
While the evening will pay tribute to its successful past, it will also 
renew its mission with a new beginning. The Presidential Classroom 
Endowed Scholarship Fund will be unveiled to enable future generations 
of motivated students, regardless of their economic status, to gain a 
deepened sense of civic responsibility and to explore their leadership 
potential.
  Presidential Classroom is honoring me as a distinguished public 
service alumni and it is my pleasure to congratulate my fellow 
Presidential Classmates for their outstanding efforts and achievements 
to lead and assist our Nation's communities. I have included below the 
names of the 1994 Presidential Classroom Distinguished Alumni to share 
with my colleagues. I am proud to be associated with them:

       C. Richard Allen, Washington, DC, Deputy Assistant to the 
     President and Senior Adviser, Corporation for National and 
     Community Service.
       C. Scott Crump, Riverton, UT, Educator, Bingham High 
     School.
       Steven M. Luxenberg, Washington, DC, Assistant Managing 
     Editor of Special Projects--The Washington Post.
       Larry V. Turner, Montgomery, AL, Executive Director, 
     Alabama Council for School Administration and Supervision 
     (ACSAS).
       Preston L. Bolt, New York NY, Vice President, Chemical 
     Bank.
       Scott Mall, Atlanta, GA, Director of Communications, 
     Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.
       Richard W. Soudriette, Washington, DC, Director, 
     International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
       Ann Mitchell, Washington, DC, Executive Director, The 
     National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
       Linda D. Nix, Casper, WY, Civic Leader.
       Randolph B. Lewis, Tallahassee, FL, Director of 
     Communications--Florida Department of Education.
       Barbara J. Dettmer, Wheaton, IL, Management Analyst--U.S. 
     Department of Transportation.
       Mitchell J. Shore, Philadelphia, PA, Partner--Law Firm of 
     Kolsby, Gordon, Robin, Shore and Rothweiler.
       Angela Bassett, Hollywood, CA.
       Carol L. Catherman, Lewisburg, PA, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. 
     District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
       William T. Greer, III, M.D., Berlin, MD, Partner, Primary 
     Care Associates.
       Andrew N. Richardson, South Charleston, WV, Commissioner, 
     West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs.
       Dr. Mark L. Usry, Harrisonburg, VA, Assistant Professor, 
     James Madison University.
       Elizabeth Doyle Moran, Falls Church, VA, Assistant Director 
     for Legal Affairs, National Criminal Justice Association.
       Kevin D. Shearer, Baton Rouge, LA, Assistant Superintendent 
     of Schools, Diocese of Baton Rouge.
       Elizabeth Carter, Arlington, VA, Senior International 
     Relations Specialist, NASA.
       Elbert Murphy, Washington, DC, Management Analyst, U.S. 
     Department of Education.
       Manuel R. De Juan, San Juan, PR, Deputy Executive Director, 
     The Tourism Company of Puerto Rico.
       Whitman Smith, New York, NY, Educator, Robert Louis 
     Stevenson High School.
       Claude A. Taylor, Washington, DC, White House Volunteer 
     Director, Executive Office of the President.
       Joe Dobrow, Falls Church, VA, Marketing Manager, Fresh 
     Fields, Inc.
       Daphne Kwok, Washington, DC, Executive Director, 
     Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc.
       Marc A. Landis, New York, NY, Attorney.
       J. Brooke Hern, Trenton, NJ, Chief of Staff, New Jersey 
     Assemblyman Joseph F. Yuhas.
       Christopher Padilla, Washington, DC, District Manager 
     Government Affairs, AT&T.
       Kent R. Bradley, M.D., Wichita, KS, Resident Physician, 
     University of Kansas School of Medicine.
       Lieutenant Marc L. Ruggiano, USN, San Diego, CA, Flight 
     Instructor and Human Programs Manager.
       Michael Wascom, Washington, DC, Legislative Director, U.S. 
     Representative Spencer Bachus.
       Jerome Hoynes, Winnetka, IL, Social Studies Teacher, 
     Northbrook High School.
       Steven H. Davis, D.D.S., Ypsilanti, MI, Doctor of Dental 
     Surgery.
       Nectar Ramirez, Chicago, IL, Compensation Analyst, FMC 
     Corporation.
       Heather H. Howard, Washington, DC, Legislative Assistant, 
     U.S. Representative Nita Lowey.
       Molly Laychak, Alexandria, VA, Chapter and Student 
     Relations Administrator, American Academy of Physician 
     Assistants.
       Albert H. Cheng, Boston, MA, Associate Consultant, The 
     Boston Consulting Group.
       Elizabeth L. Dougherty, Ashburn, VA, Patent Examiner, U.S. 
     Patent and Trademark Office.
       Jonathan Bing, New York, NY, Candidate for Juris Doctorate, 
     New York University School of Law.
       Laura G. Garcia, Lake Station, IN, Congressional Hispanic 
     Caucus Institute Fellow.
       Darrien Demps, Washington, DC, Program Manager, Executive 
     Leadership Program, National Urban Coalition.
       Melanie Hartwig, Hattiesburg, MS, Bachelor of Arts 
     Candidate, Mississippi State University.
       Chrisann Newransky, Flat Rock, MI, Bachelor of Arts 
     Candidate, University of Michigan.
       Duncan Skogsberg, San Luis Obispo, CA, Bachelor of Arts 
     Candidate, University of Arizona.
       Michael J. Elmendorf, II, Loudonville, NY, Bachelor of Arts 
     Candidate, Union College.
       Dawn Ulley, Southampton, NJ, Bachelor of Arts Candidate, 
     University of Maryland.
       Ari Weinberg, Richmond, VA, Douglas Freeman Senior High 
     School.


                          Federal forum alumni

       Helen Coalter, Richmond, VA, Teacher, Henderson Middle 
     School.
       Robert Handy, Bel Air, MD, Teacher and Social Studies 
     Department Chairman, Bel Air High School.


              distinguished presidential classroom alumni

       Senator Mark L. Early, Chesapeake, VA, State Senator.
       Randall Martin, New Lenox, IL, Lockport City Councilman and 
     New Lenox Chamber of Commerce President.

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