[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 66 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW GARY, SAMUEL BORICK, AND JULIA FONTANA AS 
HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS OF THE 2016 NATIONAL C-SPAN STUDENT CAM VIDEO 
                                CONTEST

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2016

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Matthew Gary, 
Samuel Borick, and Julia Fontana, who participated in the 2016 National 
C-Span Student Cam Video Contest. The five-minute entry entitled 
``2016: The Race to Protect the Environment'' earned them an honorable 
mention.
  The team created the documentary to emphasize why environmental 
policy should be at the forefront of 2016's political debates. The team 
met with qualified individuals such as environmental advocate Peter 
Iwanowicz, environmental policy expert Barry Rabe, and the Honorable 
Robert Casey, Jr., a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Through 
these interviews, they explored why environmental issues are neglected 
by politicians and why public officials and aspirants at the highest 
level should make them a priority.
  As many of my colleagues know, I am a passionate advocate for the 
environment. I believe preserving our natural, recreational, and 
cultural resources is an environmental, as well as an economic, 
imperative. I am impressed by these young people and their contribution 
to the national dialogue. Like them, I believe we need to take steps to 
ensure our environment is in good hands for future generations.
  It is an honor to recognize the achievement of Matthew Gary, Samuel 
Borick, and Julia Fontana. May they continue to strive for excellence 
in their education and be good stewards of our planet.

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