[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E513]
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 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF STUDENT 
                                 TRAVEL

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, whereas travel is a vital component of the 
educational experience for Americans of all ages;
  Whereas, the Washington, DC area is an area rich in American history 
and is visited by students nationwide;
  Whereas many school boards across the country are reluctant to 
approve student trips to Washington, DC and other historic areas due to 
the attack on the World Trade Center, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania 
and the fear of additional attacks;
  Whereas many U.S. students will not be able to experience landmarks 
and monuments celebrating American democracy, political figures and 
scientific achievement;
  Whereas the absence of student travel to our nation's historic sites 
will leave a vital gap in the education of America's youth;
  Whereas America's youth must be cognizant of American history to 
understand fully the concepts and responsibilities of democracy and 
citizenship;
  Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the United States 
House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, 
that student travel is a vital component of the educational process and 
should be encouraged so that Americans, young and old, can participate 
in travel, the perfect freedom.

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