[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 158 (Tuesday, November 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2212]
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            13TH DISTRICT'S CONGRESSIONAL CLASSROOM PROGRAM

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                         HON. KATHERINE HARRIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 2003

  Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, just three weeks ago, twenty-one exceptional 
students from Southwest Florida experienced an adventure of a lifetime.
  As participants in the 13th District's Congressional Classroom 
program, these competitively and independently selected young men and 
women spent a full week in Washington engaging in a unique, up-close 
study of our federal government.
  They learned from a bipartisan array of some of the most eminent and 
experienced leaders in Washington, including Speaker Hastert, Deputy 
Secretary of State Richard Armitage, and C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb. 
Then, they applied their newfound knowledge in a mock Congress session.
  In conducting this mock session, the students were randomly assigned 
roles as Republicans and Democrats and as Legislators and District 
Representatives. I wish to congratulate Gary Shumard and Alex Clark, 
who tied for the award as the ``Best Republican;'' Peter Dobosz, who 
was recognized as the ``Best Democrat,'' and Kelly Crawford and Cody 
John, who qualified for the honors of ``Best Legislator'' and ``Best 
District Representative,'' respectively.
  Mr. Speaker, the enthusiasm and zest for the values of good 
citizenship that these students displayed were truly inspiring. I thank 
them for their dedication, while looking forward to the outstanding 
contributions that they will make to our society.

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