[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 45 (Friday, March 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE GREATER WASHINGTON 
                             SOAP BOX DERBY

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 10, 1995
  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a resolution which 
authorizes the use of Constitution Avenue, NE., between Delaware and 
Third, for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. The resolution also 
authorizes the Architect of the Capitol and the Sergeant at Arms, to 
negotiate the necessary arrangements for carrying out this event in 
complete compliance with rules and regulations governing the use of 
Capitol Grounds. The Soap Box Derby has run on the Capitol Grounds for 
the last 4 years.
  This year marks the 54th running of the Greater Washington Area Soap 
Box Derby, and the race is slated for July 15, 1995. Participants 
ranging from ages 9 to 16 are expected to compete in the early summer 
race. They hail from Washington, DC and the surrounding communities of 
northern Virginia and Maryland. The winners of this local event will 
represent the Washington, DC area in the national race which will be 
held in Arkon, OH later this year.
  The Soap Box Derby provides our young people with an opportunity to 
gain valuable skills such as engineering and aerodynamics. Furthermore, 
the derby promotes team work, a strong sense of accomplishment, 
sportsmanship, leadership, and responsibility. As we all know, these 
are all positive attributes which these young people can carry into 
adulthood.
  Again, I strongly urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
  

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