[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 54 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING DANIEL BEN-ZAKEN AND RACHEL BEAN

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2016

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor of Daniel Ben-Zaken 
and Rachel Bean, who were awarded in this year's C-SPAN student 
documentary contest. Daniel and Rachel are students at Marjory Stoneman 
Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
  Their powerful documentary, ``Target,'' explores the issues and 
arguments surrounding gun safety and school shootings. The theme of 
this year's contest was ``Road to the White House: What's the Issue You 
Most Want Candidates to Discuss during the 2016 Presidential 
Campaign?'' Nearly three thousand video submissions from almost six 
thousand students across the nation were submitted to this contest, and 
I am thrilled that Daniel and Rachel's documentary was recognized as 
exceptional.
  I am honored that these young filmmakers chose to interview me for 
their documentary. In my remarks, I expressed my deep concern regarding 
gun violence in America, especially in schools. Our students must be 
able to study and learn in a safe environment absent the threat of gun 
violence. With an average of nearly one school shooting every week, 
this documentary covers a timely and vital issue facing our nation.
  Again, congratulations to Daniel and Rachel. I wish them the best of 
luck with their future endeavors and academic pursuits. It is with 
great pleasure that I honor them, and I hope they will continue to 
inspire young South Floridians to become involved in issues they care 
about.

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