[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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   HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL TO COMPETE IN WE THE PEOPLE . . . NATIONAL 
                              COMPETITION

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the more than 1,200 students 
from across the United States in Washington, DC, May 6-8, 2000, to 
compete in the national finals of We the People . . . The Citizen and 
the Constitution program. It gives me great honor to announce that a 
fine class of young people from my alma mater, Hillsboro High School in 
Nashville, will represent the state of Tennessee in this national 
event. These young scholars have distinguished themselves, their 
school, their teachers and the city of Nashville. Their knowledge, 
diligence and hard work have taught them the fundamental tenets of our 
constitutional democracy. For this they deserve both our commendation 
and encouragement.
  The names of the students are: Chris Adams, Chira Bamarni, Aleshia 
Beene, Kristin Bird, Richard Brannon, Allen Brooks, Ashley Brown, Matt 
Burch, Vanessa Caruso, Andy Dimond, Hillary Gilmore, Alex Guth, Sarah 
Hatridge, Libby Herbert, Clark Herndon, Laurie Hibbett, Mary High, Kate 
Hilbert, Lindsey Hill, Seth Hillis, Zoe Jarman, Rachel Lee, Sam Lingo, 
Heather Oakley, Ben Palmquist, Stuart Parlier, Hemin Qazi, Sam Schulz, 
Jessica Self, Mariem Shohadaee, Hannah Skelly, Tommy Sterritt, Jessica 
Summers, Lauren Taub, Rebecca Tylor, Thomas Upchurch, Deborah 
Weinberger, and Lauren Woods.
  I would also like to recognize their dedicated teacher, Mary 
Catherine Bradshaw, who is deserving of much of the credit for the 
class' achievement.
  Having studied the legislative process and congressional procedure, 
these young people now have the opportunity to visit our nation's 
capitol and see for themselves the work of the people's 
representatives. These young scholars will now have the opportunity to 
carry their observations of government at work back to their homes in 
Nashville.
  Mr. Speaker, these students deserve our support and encouragement to 
continue their pursuit of knowledge. I applaud their commitment to 
excellence and encourage them to enjoy themselves and celebrate their 
accomplishments. I look forward to meeting with them and encouraging 
them in the national competition.

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