[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E617]
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IN HONOR OF WE THE PEOPLE . . . STUDENT PARTICIPANTS AT HIGHLANDS HIGH 
                        SCHOOL, FORT THOMAS, KY

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                             HON. KEN LUCAS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2002

  Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
some outstanding students at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, 
located in Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District.
  Specifically, I would like to congratulate the Kentucky state 
champions of the We the People . . . program and I salute the young 
scholars who will represent the state of Kentucky in the upcoming 
three-day national event in Washington, D.C. These outstanding students 
have worked hard to reach the national finals. Their hard work has led 
to a deeper understanding of the basic principles and values of our 
constitutional democracy.
  In the aftermath of September 11, it is heartening to see these young 
people promote the fundamental principles of our government. These are 
ideas that connect us as Americans and bind us together as a nation. It 
is imperative that our next generation comprehends the importance of 
these values and principles, which we hold as standards in our endeavor 
to preserve and realize the promise of our constitutional democracy.
  As these students prepare for the upcoming national competition, I 
wish them the best of luck. The students of Highlands High School have 
made Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District proud and I am glad I 
have the opportunity to honor such fine and promising young 
individuals. Particularly, I want to acknowledge the students--Jessica 
Horner, Rachel Wallingford, Lexie Dressman, Alexa Summe, Jackie Konen, 
Lyndsey Hering, Karsten Head, Jamie Baker, Andrew Shipp, Ethan Davis, 
Megan O'Keefe, Gina Maggio, Brian Healy, Cassie Burke, Jacob Krebs, 
Andrew Weitze, Chris Hazelwood, Kurt Herschede, Josh Edmondson, Joe 
Giancola, Jack Altekruse, and Cassie Burke.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in commending these outstanding 
students and their teacher, Brian Robinson.

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