[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
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    HONORING YOUTH WHO REPRESENT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2011

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the outstanding 
youth who represent Junior Achievement of South Florida, and their 
effort to foster an understanding of the United States Constitution in 
our community.
  Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that provides 
thousands of students across the world with a series of business, 
economics, free-enterprise, and life-skills programs. In South Florida, 
the young people of Junior Achievement are truly shining through their 
work to bring the Spirit of Freedom Experience to the Junior 
Achievement World Huizenga Center at Broward College. Envisioned by 
President Ronald Reagan, the Spirit of Freedom Experience aims to boost 
reverence for the founding principles of our nation by presenting 
bronze plaque replicas of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights 
to communities across America. The efforts of these Floridians will 
culminate during this year's Constitution Week as five plaques, 
representing our nation's founding documents, will be unveiled to the 
South Florida community.
  Among those present to recognize the work of Junior Achievement and 
to commemorate the unveiling of these historical documents is Captain 
Scott F. O'Grady, an American whose career in the military epitomizes 
the spirit of public service. In a story of great perseverance, Captain 
O'Grady survived in hostile territory for six days after his aircraft 
was struck down by a Soviet missile during a NATO mission in Bosnia. 
All those present for the Spirit of Freedom experience will undoubtedly 
be inspired by Captain O'Grady's courage and commitment to country.
  Junior Achievement's efforts to prepare young people to succeed as 
individuals and as citizens are truly commendable. It is an honor to 
recognize a group of young Americans who have already accomplished so 
much on behalf of our community by bringing the Spirit of Freedom 
Experience to South Florida.

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