[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. NATHANIEL MORRELL AND THE STUDENTS OF E.W. CLARK 
                              HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. JOHN E. ENSIGN

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring my colleagues' 
attention to the tremendous accomplishments of an outstanding teacher, 
Mr. Nathaniel Morrell, and group of young students from E.W. Clark High 
School in Las Vegas, NV.
  Recently, Mr. Morrell's class won the Nevada State competition 
sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. The competition tested 
students on their knowledge of the Constitution. For their efforts, Mr. 
Morrell's class represented the State of Nevada at the national finals 
which were held in Washington, DC. At the national finals, Mr. 
Morrell's class was further distinguished when they were recognized as 
the best nonfinalist team from the Western States region.
  Through this competition, each student demonstrated his or her 
knowledge of the Constitution before simulated congressional committees 
made of constitutional scholars, lawyers, journalists, and government 
leaders. Unfortunately, for too many Americans understanding the 
Constitution and appreciating the protection of liberty it affords us 
is a duty left unrealized. However, with the example of young students 
devoting their free time to participate in a scholarly competition, I 
am confident that our Nation will have the leadership to take us into 
the 21st century and increase our collective knowledge of one of the 
most revolutionary documents in human history.
  I would like to offer my congratulations to Mr. Morrell, Scott 
Bernth, William Britton, Dana Buck, Scott Collins, Marci Conant, Jill 
Conk, Gina Eusanio, Desiree Evans, Brenna Flood, Neeloufar Gharavi, 
Michael Grizzaffi, April Jones, Parminder Kang, Sioh Lee, Cassie 
Martin, Jesseca Master, Andreas Mauer, Chairat Meevsin, Nicholas North, 
Jennifer Patterson, Charles Posnecker, Scott Pringle, Yoan Rodriguez, 
Jeffrey Sherman, David Simpson, Michael Sweker, Jack Tomassian, 
Benjamin Tripoli, Brianna Winters, Michael Wucinich, and Kate Raby. 
Nevadans are very proud of their achievement.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud these young Americans and the Center for Civic 
Education for their months of hard work. Mr. Morrell and his class will 
undoubtedly treasure this experience for a lifetime.

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