[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING RORY RESHOVSKY ON HIS THIRD PRIZE AWARD IN C-SPAN'S 
                  NATIONAL 2014 STUDENTCAM COMPETITION

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                           HON. DEREK KILMER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2014

  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor Rory 
Reshovsky, who has achieved national recognition for a short 
documentary he produced in response to the question, ``What's the most 
important issue the United States Congress should consider in 2014?''
   Rory took home the Third Prize award in C-SPAN's national 2014 
StudentCam competition, which is a wonderful competition that 
challenges our youth to think critically about issues of national 
importance. I find it inspiring that so many young people are engaged 
in these debates and contributing their voices as part of our 
democratic process. Our democracy is strengthened when active citizens 
like Rory take time to participate in the process.
   Rory's thoughtful documentary, ``I Do,'' provides a really 
insightful focus on the issue of marriage equality. I was particularly 
proud to play a role in the documentary and highlight just how 
important it is to ensure all committed loving couples are able to 
marry.
   After all, I want my daughters to grow up in a country where 
discrimination is a thing of the past--where people can't be treated 
differently because of their gender, where they come from, or who they 
love.
   The StudentCam competition recognizes the most impressive student 
filmmakers across the country. Rory has been named one of the top 
honorees nationwide in a competition that included 2,355 documentaries 
entered by nearly 5,000 students in 46 states.
   Mr. Speaker, I heartily applaud Rory for his work producing the 
documentary. Rory's actions show that young Americans can--and do--play 
important roles in our communities and the national dialogue.

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