[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 26, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE CYBERKIDS PROGRAM AT BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month I visited with students in
the Cyberkids after-school program at Bethlehem Elementary School in
Alexander County. This program enriches learning through research, team
collaboration, and communication in the STEM areas.
We started the visit by discussing the U.S. Constitution. Then the
students staged a skit that explained the process of how a bill becomes
a law. In the performance, they detected a problem, came up with a
solution, and collected signatures for a petition they presented to
their representative, who introduced a bill, and demonstrated how
Members of the House and Senate arrive at a compromise and turn
legislation into law. I had the honor of signing the legislation, and
the students held a mock press conference to discuss the new law.
The aptitude these students showed during my visit was impressive and
inspiring, and I commend everyone involved in this innovative
educational program.
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