[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING STUDENTS FROM OUR LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY IN MIAMI, FL

 Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate some 
very bright and promising students from the State of Florida who 
visited our Nation's Capitol last week to participate in the ``We the 
People * * *'' nationwide championship on the U.S. Constitution and 
Bill of Rights. I am pleased to announce that students attending the 
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami finished in first place.
  At the 3-day competition, students demonstrated their knowledge of 
the Constitution, U.S. history, and current issues facing our Nation. 
Their diligent preparation and impressive demonstration of their 
knowledge propelled them to first place.
  Led by their teacher, Rosie Hefferman, the following students 
competed on behalf of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy: Melissa Alvarez, 
Sonia Borell, Jackie Chisholm, Annette Comas, Caroline DePosada, Dania 
Fyffe, Vanessa Harries, Jaqui Lage, Carolina Latour, Alicia Llosa, 
Giselle Perez, Jennifer Rodriguez, and Caroline Ulvert. I would also 
like to recognize the district coordinator, John Doyle, and the State 
coordinator, Annette Boyd Pitts.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to these fine students, their 
families, and their teachers. They worked hard to achieve this 
impressive goal. Their parents and teachers long realized that 
education is an investment in our future and critical to our Nation's 
growth, and these students have acted on that sentiment. Students 
around the country should view their accomplishment as an inspiration 
as they seek to achieve their own goals.
  I hope the students from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy enjoyed their 
experience while visiting Washington, DC, and that they will continue 
striving to excel in their studies. I wish them all the best in their 
future endeavors.

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