[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3841-S3842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          WE THE PEOPLE . . .

 Mr. BREAUX. Mr. President, on may 4-6, 2002 more than 1,200 
students from across the United States will visit Washington, DC to 
compete in the national finals of the We the People . . . The Citizens 
and the Constitution program, the most extensive education program in 
the country developed specifically to educate young people about the 
Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I am proud that a class of 25 
students from John Ehret High School in Marrero will represent the 
State of Louisiana in this national competition after having won first 
place at the state level. These young scholars from Marrero have worked 
diligently to reach the national finals, where they will demonstrate a 
deep knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and 
values of our constitutional democracy. I applaud their teacher, Mr. 
George W. Allen, Jr., for his leadership and dedication to the program 
and his students.
  The 3-day long event, modeled after hearing in the U.S. Congress, 
consists of oral presentations by high school students on 
constitutional topics followed by a period of questioning by a panel of 
adult judges who probe their depth of understanding and ability to 
apply their constitutional knowledge.
  I wish these constitutional experts the best of luck at the We the 
People . . . national finals. It is inspiring to see students at the 
high school level successfully master the fundamental ideals and 
principles of our government. As competitors on a national level, these 
young scholars have proven their ability to achieve lofty goals, 
including any they may face in the future. Congratulations and best 
wishes

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to the following John Ehret High School students who represent the 
future leaders of Louisiana and our nation: Crystal Baum, Jeremy 
Beasley, Keshawn Chopin, Hong Dao, Cara Davis, Heather Deese, Sherryl 
Escondo, Anita George, True Ho, Courtney Joseph, Maher Judeh, Bridgette 
Lai, Scott Le, Marquis O'sirio, Matthew Potter, Jason Pryor, Clark 
Regas, Ray Rivarde, Katie Roberts, Ronald Singleton, Danielle Smith, 
Torea Torry, Lisa Tran, Stacy Wing, and Byron Young.

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