[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING JAKE MILLER, RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM 
          FROM THE 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to congratulate Jake Miller, 
on his acceptance of the 2008 House Fellows Program from the 11th 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
  The House Fellows Program, an initiative created three years ago by 
the Office of the Historian, extends the opportunity for high school 
Social Studies teachers to visit Washington, D.C. in order to learn, 
first hand, the intricate structure and proceedings of the U.S. House 
of Representatives. The program brings together twelve teachers during 
this week-long workshop, from June 23-27, 2008, selected from 
Congressional Districts throughout the country.
  The purpose of this program is to advance the knowledge of the 
history and practices of ``The People's Branch'' so that the selected 
teachers can bring back an enriched understanding of the legislative 
process. While the focus of the program is Congress, the Fellows will 
also participate in conferences at the National Archives, the 
Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress. These teachers 
will then be able to take these details they learn back to their 
students.
  Jake Miller is recipient of this honor from our 11th Congressional 
District of Pennsylvania. He is a resident of Summit Hill and is a 
teacher at Panther Valley High School located in Lansford. As a teacher 
at the high school, Jake instructs freshman in U.S government and 
seniors in economics. To help aid his professional development as a 
teacher, Jake tutored students in biology, algebra, and literature and 
co-founded an organization that assisted in registering and counseling 
individuals on the voting process. When he is not supporting students 
in the classroom, he is the faculty advisor for numerous student 
activities including student council and yearbook.
  Additionally, Jake worked for Pennsylvania State Senator John Gordner 
where Jake coordinated various activities in Senator Gordner's office 
including issues pertaining to schools within the state. The knowledge 
gained by this professional experience undoubtedly has a positively 
impacted on the lessons he passes on to his students in the classroom.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Jake Miller on his 
acceptance to the competitive House Fellows Program. His commitment to 
education, the government and his community greatly benefits his own 
students and those throughout the Pennsylvania educational system.

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