[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E541-E542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     THE ``WE THE PEOPLE'' PROGRAM

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 1996

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on April 27-29, 1996, more than 
1,300 students from 50 States and the District of Columbia will be in 
Washington, DC, to compete in the national finals of the ``We the 
People . . . the Citizen and the Constitution'' Program. I am proud to 
announce that the class from Lawrence Central High School in 
Indianapolis, IN, will represent Indiana's Sixth Congressional 
District. These young scholars have worked diligently to reach the 
national finals by winning local competitions in their home State.
  The distinguished members of the team representing Indiana are: Amber 
Anderson, Carrie Anderson, Heather Bailey, Alicia Crichton, Nathan 
Criswell, Finda Fallah, Jeremy Freismuth, Lourie Gilbert, Robert 
Gordon, Phillip Gray, Amanda Gross, Tim Halligan, Lindsey Hamilton, 
Brandon Hart, Scott King, Brent Patterson, Mike Petro, Megan Pratt, 
Jason Roberts, Anthony Roque, C. David Smith, Tony Snider, Tomeka 
Stansberry, Crystal Sullivan, Sarah Thompson, Gene Wagner, Maurice 
Williams, and Mike Zabst.
  I would also like to recognize their teacher, Drew Horvath, who 
deserves much of the credit for the success of the team, The district 
coordinator, Langdon Healy, and the State coordinator, Robert Leming, 
also contributed a significant amount of time and effort to help the 
team reach the national finals.
  The ``We the People . . . the Citizen and the Constitution'' Program 
is the most extensive educational program in the country developed 
specifically to educate young people about the Constitution and the 
Bill of Rights. The 3-day national competition simulates a 
congressional hearing in which students' oral presentations are judged 
on the basis of their knowledge of constitutional principles and their 
ability to apply them to historical and contemporary issues.
  Administered by the Center for Civic Education, the ``We the People . 
. . '' Program, now in its ninth academic year, has reach more than 
70,400 teachers, and 22,600,000 students nationwide at the upper 
elementary, middle, and high school levels. Members of Congress and 
their staff enhance the program by discussing current constitutional 
issues with students and teachers.
  The ``We the People . . . '' Program provides an excellent 
opportunity for students to gain an informed perspective on the 
significance of the U.S. Constitution and its place in our history and 
our lives. I wish these students the best of luck in the national 
finals and look forward to their continued success in the years ahead.

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      TRIBUTE TO DR. LOREN BENSLEY OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 1996

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
recognize an outstanding teacher, writer, and scholar as he retires 
from Central Michigan University. On May 2, 1996, Dr. Loren Bensley 
will celebrate his retirement after 33 years of service to his 
students, the community, and the health profession.
  Dr. Bensley is recognized as a State, national, and international 
scholar in the field of health education, with 60 publications and more 
than 100 presentations to his credit. As president of the American 
School Health Association, he received 32 awards from various 
professional organizations for his leadership and contributions. Under 
his leadership, the Eta Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, the National Health 
Science Honorary, won the National Chapter of the Year award 10 times. 
Such outstanding accomplishments are a testament to his academic 
brilliance and exceptional leadership capability.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Loren Bensley's love for and dedication to education 
is clear. He has consistently gone beyond what was expected or required 
to achieve excellence not only in teaching, but writing and leadership. 
His reputation as a kind, inspiring, and hard-working scholar will 
serve as an example to all who know him for many years to come. I know 
you will join me in recognizing his achievements and wishing him a 
satisfying retirement.

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