[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 41 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNITION OF ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 1996

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the young and 
aspiring students of St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Each 
year I have the privilege of meeting a new group of seniors as they 
visit New York City and Washington, DC.
  I am delighted that this fine group of young men and women had the 
opportunity to enjoy Broadway plays, the Statue of Liberty, and the 
excitement of the Big Apple. While in Washington, the St. Paul students 
took a whirlwind tour of its many famous sights: the White House, the 
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Supreme Court, the Library of 
Congress, and the Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson monuments by night. 
I was lucky enough to fit into their tight schedule when they visited 
me at the House of Representatives.
  Mr. Robert McNeil, the school's trip leader and respected civics 
teacher, deserves much credit for organizing these annual trips and for 
motivating so many young students to reach beyond their natural 
talents. His academic and professional background make him a respected 
leader and a brilliant teacher. This year's group of advanced placement 
students included Jesahel Alarcon, Chris Arehart, Shonnyce Baker, Faby 
Barragan, Susie Benson, Laura Boersma, Elenor Burciaga, Andrea Burke, 
Monique Fuentes, Susan Mancia, Jill Ortega, and Edward Raco. Also 
joining the group were Jeanine Casas, Paul Contreras, Anna Garcia, and 
Mark Neria.
  Although the students of St. Paul High School got the last bit of 
winter and some Washington snow on their visit, I trust their visit 
will remain a warm memory. I look forward to hearing from each of them 
in the future. I am certain much success lies ahead and, perhaps, one 
or two of these young men and women will come back to Washington to 
make their career.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here assembled to join me in 
recognition of this fine group of students and Mr. Robert McNeil of St. 
Paul High School.

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