[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO MOUNTAIN CREST HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT 
                   AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND LAW CLASS

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                            HON. ROB BISHOP

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Mountain Crest High School's Advanced Placement American Government and 
Law class, in Hyrum Utah, for their achievement in the ``We the People: 
The Citizen and the Constitution'' competition. The class won their 
state competition in February and is currently preparing to participate 
on the National level soon.
  In order to compete, the students had to establish a base knowledge 
of the Constitution and the workings of our government. They then 
prepared speeches concerning different aspects of the Constitution, the 
amendments, and significant Supreme Court cases. The topics range from 
the founding ideals of the young nation, to the values and principles 
embodied in the Constitution, Civil Rights, and the evolution of our 
current republican democracy.
  In addition to acknowledging the hard work and dedication of these 
students, I would also like to recognize the work of their teacher 
Margaret Obray. She is an exemplary teacher who is devoted to educating 
all of her students. Together they represent Utah well.
  As I believe the Constitution is a divinely inspired document I feel 
it is important for all Americans to know and defend its principles. 
The ``We the People'' program is an excellent way to get students 
involved in the Constitution and compete with others from around the 
country. Again, congratulations to the students of Mountain Crest.

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