[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E460]
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                     ``WE THE PEOPLE'' COMPETITION

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, on May 4-6, 2002, more than 1,200 students 
from across the United States will visit Washington, D.C. to compete in 
the national finals of the We the People . . . The Citizen and the 
Constitution program, the most extensive educational program in the 
country developed specifically to educate young people about the 
Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  I am proud to announce that the class from La Moure High School from 
the city of La Moure will represent the state of North Dakota in this 
national event. These young scholars have worked diligently to reach 
the national finals and through their experience have gained a deep 
knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and values of 
our constitutional democracy.
  It is inspiring to see these young people advocate the fundamental 
ideals and principles of our government in the aftermath of the tragedy 
on September 11. These are ideas that identify us as a people and bind 
us together as a nation. It is important for our next generation to 
understand these values and principles which we hold as standards in 
our endeavor to preserve and realize the promise of our constitutional 
democracy.
  The class from La Moure High School is currently conducting research 
and preparing for their upcoming participation in the national 
competition in Washington, D.C. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize 
these young scholars by name:
  Emily Anderson, Michael Anderson, Derek Ardnt, Lacey Boehm, Justine 
Dathe, John Doehler, Sandra Eastley, Cassie Exner, Christina Hanson, 
Tonya Jacobson, Naomi Janke, Donald Ketterling, Levi Ketterling, Travis 
Ketterling, Michelle Koval, Kyle Kranda, Cody Larson, Lucas Larson, 
Loren Podoll, Aaron Potts, Spencer Potts, Ambra Premo, Bethany Roscoe, 
Clara Sandness, Savannah Sandness, Heather Schmidt, Casey Shockman, 
Michael Ulmer and Kyle Westgard.
  I would also like to recognize and thank their teacher, Mr. Brian 
Ham, for his critical role in these students' success and their 
interest in American government. I wish Lamoure High School the best of 
luck in the national competition.

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