[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E812-E813]
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       HONORING CLEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL'S ``WE THE PEOPLE'' TEAM

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and honor 
the following young people. Hayley Cook, Emilie Hanson, Ryan Johnson, 
Courtney Lee, Beth Smulow, Lydon Wilkenson, Tim Bennhoff, Heather 
Grimm, Willie Arnold, Colin Hale, Cameron Marlin, Kristin Bonk, Ashley 
Gilbert, Paul White, Julie North, Linnea Pearson and Chris Wilson. 
These students, from Clear Creek High School, recently competed in the 
national ``We the People'' competition in Washington, DC. This 
exceptional group of students, along with their coach, Mr. Bob Warmack, 
worked aggressively throughout the year studying the U.S. Constitution, 
the intent of the framers of the Constitution, the origins and intent 
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the Bill of Rights and the role of citizenship in our democracy.
  After winning the state competition in Colorado in December 2001, 
this team set their sights on the national competition in Washington, 
DC. They spent countless hours preparing their presentations, debating 
the issues and practicing their speeches. Each student was responsible 
for a brief statement and had to be prepared to answer questions from 
the judges. As a result of their intensive studies, these students 
acquired a very high level of proficiency on the subject of the U.S. 
Constitution, American history and federal case law. I have no doubt 
that they will use this knowledge to participate more fully in the 
civic life of their communities, and I wouldn't be surprised if one or 
several of them eventually serve in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank these young people and Mr. Warmack 
for taking such a strong interest in their government. I congratulate 
them on finishing in the top ten in the nation at the ``We the People'' 
competition. I am both honored and proud to have such excellent young 
minds in the 2nd Congressional District.

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