[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 90 (Thursday, July 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO BASIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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                          HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2000

  Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
a group of students and their teacher for their outstanding achievement 
and their remarkable understanding of the fundamental ideals and values 
of American constitutional government.
  The students from Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada, were 
recognized for their expertise on the topic, ``What Rights Does the 
Bill of Rights Protect?'' at the We the People . . . the Citizen and 
the Constitution national finals held in Washington, D.C. The 
outstanding young people competed against 50 other classes across the 
nation and demonstrated their ability to understand and articulate the 
individual liberties granted by the Bill of Rights.
  Additionally, the Basic High School students worked as a team to 
exemplify the ideals our nation was founded on. Their dedication, hard 
work, and unity truly embodied the three simple words in the preamble 
of our Constitution: ``We the people.''
  The Constitution of the United States is the oldest working document 
in our nation's history, and thus the wisdom we have inherited is 
invaluable. As these students continue to carry out those values, we 
can be assured that our country will continue to strengthen and 
prosper. They will be ready to face the challenges of tomorrow and be 
leaders of our community.
  The students who participated in the event are: Kate Bair, Joshua 
Bitsko, Ryan Black, Daniel Croy, Scott Devoge, Danielle Dodgen, 
Courtney England, Starlyn Hackney, Jill Hales, Alia Holm, Janae 
Jeffrey, Ryan Johnson, Aimee Lucero, Nathan Lund, Jessica Magro, 
Jasmine Miller, Holli Mitchell, Gary Nelson, Krystaly Nielsen, Mark 
Niewinski, Amanda Reed, Jeni Riddle, Leslie Roland, Landin Ryan, Alena 
Sivertson, Ashley Stolworthy, Tarah Strohm, Tyler Watson, Kara 
Williams, Ricky Zeedyk. Other individuals who should be recognized for 
their love and dedication for the students are their teacher, John 
Wallace; State Coordinator, Judith Simpson; and District Coordinator, 
Debbie Berger.
  I thank their teachers and their parents for investing and 
sacrificing for the future of America. And once again, I congratulate 
these students for their accomplishment, and wish them every success in 
future endeavors.

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