[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 80 (Wednesday, June 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 22, 1994]
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                     CHURCHVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. HENRY J. HYDE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 1994

  Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, one of the outstanding junior high schools in 
Illinois, Churchville, is located in Elmhurst, a fine community in my 
district.
  On May 27 of this year, I had the pleasure of addressing their eighth 
grade students. Their teacher, Robert Caldwell, chairman of the social 
studies department, asked the students to compose an essay describing 
why they would like to attend a luncheon with their Congressman.
  I have read these essays, and they are remarkably creative. Last 
week, I provided three of them for my colleagues to read. Today I will 
provide three more. I commend them to your attention.

        Why I Would Like To Have Lunch With Representative Hyde

                             (By Joe Pajak)

       I would like to have lunch with Representative Hyde because 
     I would like to find out more about the type of work he does 
     and to get to know my representative on a more personal 
     basis. These two things would help me better understand what 
     government is like and how he represents us.
       I would like to find out his opinions on the issues of 
     building a third airport in the Chicago land area and having 
     river boat gambling on Lake Michigan because of the affects 
     of these issues on our community. I would like to ask about 
     his life in Washington and the things he does there. I would 
     also like to ask about what type of bills and laws he would 
     sponsor, promote, and vote for or against.
       I think I should be picked to go because I am interested in 
     politics and law. I am also planning on entering these fields 
     and this would help teach me how to become involved in 
     government and help our great country.
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              Why I Would Like to Meet Representative Hyde

                             (By Ajay Rod)

       I think that meeting with Representative Henry J. Hyde will 
     be an honor. Not too many people get to see or meet with 
     their Representative. I think that I will be a good choice to 
     have lunch with him. Since I highly respect any political 
     person this would interest me. This would be a great 
     experience.
       I would like to meet our Representative because I'm 
     thinking of going in to politics. This would be a great 
     learning experience for me. Talking to a respectful person 
     would be a good chance to learn how things work. He would 
     tell me about the inside of politics. I would like to know 
     how everybody works together to make this a great country. 
     Our Representative does very well in representing his 
     congressional district.
       Bringing up many current issues would be very important in 
     our conversation. The gun issue is one I would like to 
     discuss. Since I'm against guns it interests me what his 
     opinion is. I would also want to know what he can do to help 
     our economy. Many other issues would also be talked about.
       On my part many questions will come up. Do you like your 
     job would be one and how did you decide to go into politics? 
     I will also ask, have you met any Presidents yet? I will also 
     ask questions about the topics I will bring up.
       A good pick for meeting Representative Hyde would be me. 
     Since I would bring up many issues, ask many questions, and 
     learn more about politics. Meeting this man would be one of 
     the greatest things. I feel I'm very patriotic. I think you 
     should pick me.
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             Why I Would Like to Have Lunch With Henry Hyde

                            (By Dawn Redden)

       I have many things to talk about with Henry Hyde. I'm very 
     interested in what he does. I would like to know more about 
     him though. Does he like his job? Is it hard? Does he do a 
     lot of traveling? I've always wondered what his family thinks 
     of his job. Does he like to travel a lot? I have many 
     questions to ask but no one with answers. I would like to 
     know about his good terms and his bad terms. What are the 
     hardest things to do in your title?
       I would imagine it would be hard to be our representative. 
     I wouldn't want to be away from home or my family. I would 
     think that that would be hard for him. Don't people ever get 
     mad at you for any decisions you make? You have been (Henry 
     Hyde) a great representative and people know that now because 
     you have represented us for a long time but how did you get 
     your name known in the first place. The first time you ran 
     for office?
       I think I should be chosen to go to lunch with Henry Hyde 
     because I have many questions and can start conversations 
     easily. I will represent our school in a positive way. I'm 
     very interested in what he does and would like to find out 
     more about him. All I really know is he goes to my church all 
     the time and is a good representative.

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