[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 103 (Monday, July 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO GEOFFEREY WARD

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Geofferey Ward, a Portsmouth High School senior, for 
attending the 50th annual American Legion Boys Nation. Geofferey was 
chosen to represent the Granite State at the national program. He was 
also one of several boys to attend American Legion Boys State at the 
New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord this summer. These are 
certainly accomplishments of which he should be very proud, and I 
applaud him for his achievements.
  Boys State and Boys Nation are week-long programs that aim to teach 
young men to be responsible citizens by teaching them how the 
Government works. The students set up a legislature where they 
introduce and debate bills in order to learn the complexities of 
democracy. While learning about the ins and outs of the Government, he 
will also learn interpersonal skills and the importance of listening, 
understanding and working together.
  Geofferey enjoys politics and may pursue a career in a related field. 
I congratulate Geofferey on his outstanding accomplishments. I commend 
his hard work and perseverance and wish him luck at Boys Nation. 


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