[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 91 (Thursday, June 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
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                        FOUNDATIONS OF DEMOCRACY

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 1999

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Mr. Richard 
Goldstein and his students Alan Amaya, Cynthia Barber, Maria Benner, 
Christopher Bond, Elliott Bundy, Cynthia Clark, Daniel Cleary, Leah 
Davis, Courtney Duffin, Lizza Easley, Earlene Eaton, Karoline 
Enzenberger, Lindsey Faulkner, Justin Garretson, Katherine Greim, 
Namita Kalyan, Rebecca Lindermann, Kristin McCarrey, James McElligott, 
Brooks Miner, Justin Mohr, Aaron Tucker, Benjamin Wagner, James Welt, 
Gretchen Wieman, and Eric Wieman from West High School in Anchorage, 
Alaska.
  These students won an award at the We the People . . . the Citizens 
and the Constitution national finals held in Washington D.C. in May 
1999. These students were recognized for their expertise on Unit 1: 
What are the Philosophical and Historical Foundations of the American 
Political System? Of the We the People . . . text. This award is 
presented to the school achieving the highest cumulative score during 
the first two days of the national finals in each of the six units. 
These outstanding young people competed against 50 other classes from 
throughout the nation and demonstrated a remarkable understanding of 
the fundamental ideals and values of American constitutional 
government.
  Congratulations students and Mr. Goldstein on your achievement!

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