[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1004]
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                     AMERICA'S YOUNG HEROES WINNERS

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 31, 2011

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the twenty-six 
students from Florida schools that have been named winners in the 
America's Young Heroes contest to promote respect and prevent bullying. 
These students have admirably put forth concrete, practical, and 
creative solutions to prevent bullying in America's schools. However, 
even more important than the proposals is the contest's climate of 
acceptance and respect that is being spread to schools across Florida 
through the America's Young Heroes Program.
  Founded by Vera Hirschhorn, the America's Young Heroes contest was 
created in 1999 to improve students' self-esteem through the submission 
of original stories, poems, music, short films, and artwork about their 
experiences with bullying. The America's Young Heroes contest has 
dedicated itself to remedying the bullying epidemic facing our schools 
by placing an emphasis on positive thoughts and actions to solve 
bullying situations.
  I congratulate Vera Hirschhorn, the America's Young Heroes contest, 
and the twenty-six Florida students for their great work to end 
bullying in our schools. Their great work and advocacy on behalf of 
respect and acceptance is truly making Florida schools a safer place 
for our children.

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