[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
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                 CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 29, 1995
  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the National 
Young Leaders Conference as it celebrates it 10th anniversary. Students 
participating in the National Young Leaders Conference [NYLC] can be 
described as ``Cream of the Crop'' and ''Part of America's Melting 
Pot'' because they're among the brightest and best young minds from 
across the country and represent a broad range of cultural, racial, and 
economic backgrounds.
  From the State of Maryland alone, over 800 young leaders have 
participated in this culturally diverse program. Over 100 have been 
from my district which extends from the Chesapeake Bay to the 
Washington metropolitan area. I know that my colleagues relish each 
opportunity to meet with student constituents who have traveled to 
Washington to learn more about government and citizenship.
  Sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, the NYLC 
attracts high school students who demonstrate scholastic excellence and 
exhibit leadership potential. Only the most talented and motivated 
students are selected for a conference unique in curriculum and 
opportunities for young leaders to interact with today's national 
leaders.
  Perhaps the most enduring of conference benefits is the opportunity 
for students to exchange ideas with their peers from all parts of the 
country. The NYLC is often a student's first taste of the competition 
in the world beyond their high school doors. Because of the high 
caliber of students involved, substantive debate on contemporary issues 
is the norm rather than the exception at the NYLC.
  The curriculum is designed to challenge the minds of young leaders 
and to expose them to the wealth and diversity of opinions prevalent in 
their generation. While engaged in simulations addressing complex 
issues facing today's leaders, NYLC students learn about the other 
students' culture, perspectives, dreams, and aspirations.
  In the stimulating environment provided at the NYLC, students gain 
new confidence in presenting their own viewpoints and learn the value 
of understanding their peers' diverse backgrounds and the importance of 
listening to their opinions. My hat's off to the Congressional Youth 
Leadership Council, on this their 10th Anniversary, for inspiring and 
motivating our Nation's next generation of leaders!


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