[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor 23 high school students from Moriarty High School that will 
represent New Mexico this month in the We the People National Finals, a 
three day civics competition on the U.S. Constitution. During the 
competition these exceptional students will have the opportunity to 
demonstrate their knowledge of constitutional principles in simulated 
congressional hearings before panels of judges.
  Since its inception in 1987, more than 30 million students have 
benefitted from participating in the We The People program of 
constitutional study. The program divides students into teams where 
they are able to learn together and challenge each other. Surveys have 
shown that these students are more civic minded, politically active and 
have a better understanding of how government functions.
  Moriarty High School won the We the People New Mexico state 
competition to earn a spot in this month's National Finals. I commend 
these students, and their dedicated teachers and coaches for 
participating in this instructional program that helps students learn 
about participating in government as effective, responsible citizens.
  School: Moriarty High School.
  Teacher: Amy Page.
  Students: Martin Andazola, Audrianna Aragon, Nicholas Arellano, April 
Arguello, Katherine Arnold, Joshua Berson, Robert Castle, Samantha 
Chavez, Ethan Delora, Sarah Elliott, Marion Gerhart, Shannon Goldrick, 
Christopher Gonzales, Haley Hamblin, Troy Jack, Frances Licon, Regina 
McCleave, Matthew Mink, Savanna Nelson, Logan Smyth, Melissa Summers, 
Alexandru West, Grant Windsor.
  I congratulate these outstanding students and thank them for their 
contributions to New Mexico.

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