[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 58 (Thursday, May 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE PANASONIC-SPONSORED KID WITNESS NEWS PROGRAM AND THIS 
                  YEAR'S ``NEW VISION'' AWARD WINNERS

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the Panasonic-sponsored Kid 
Witness News program (KWN) and this year's ``New Vision'' award 
winners.
  KWN began 17 years ago in Weehawken, New Jersey. Panasonic adopted 
the program in 1990, and has expanded it to include more than 200 
schools in 117 cities across the nation. This is KWN's 10th anniversary 
with Panasonic.
  KWN is an exceptional educational tool, allowing young people to 
express their feelings and share their perceptions of our world. With 
this program, our youth can tell us what they value--what is important 
to them. In addition, students gain valuable experience in news 
gathering and video production.
  This Program is especially important because it provides public 
school students with education, professional development, instruction, 
and access to technology--essential ingredients for future success, at 
a time when these young people have the potential to be anything they 
aspire to be.
  The great success of KWN would not have been possible without the 
hard work and dedication of Panasonic, its staff, and numerous 
volunteers; and congratulations to the talented students and dedicated 
teachers who have contributed as well--you are all an asset to our 
communities and our schools.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Panasonic-sponsored 
Kids Witness News program on its 10th anniversary; and congratulations 
to this year's ``New Vision'' award winners.

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