[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
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IN RECOGNITION OF PATRICK HENRY COLLEGE'S WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT 
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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge two students of 
Purcellville's Patrick Henry College for their incredible determination 
in winning the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court 
Competition. Already owning nine of the past twelve American Moot Court 
Association National Championships, the students of Patrick Henry 
College were pitted against some of the world's best debaters this year 
in Geneva, Switzerland.
  William Bock and Helaina Hirsch, both rising juniors at Patrick Henry 
College, competed against some of the best law students in the world to 
capture this prestigious title. Coached by Patrick Henry College 
Chancellor Michael Farris, William and Helaina beat a team of law 
students from Moi University in Kenya in the final round to be crowned 
world champions. To top off their incredible journey, William and 
Helaina were awarded the first and second place Oralist Honors at the 
Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition.
  Education is the cornerstone of American innovation and these 
students are championing their generation towards greater success. It 
is my hope that additional students will follow the standard of 
academic excellence set by William and Helaina. I encourage other 
students throughout our great Commonwealth to follow their example and 
strive to make a difference both at home and abroad.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to join me in applauding 
William Bock and Helaina Hirsch at Patrick Henry College for their 
incredible journey. I commend them on their accomplishments, and wish 
them all continued success in the future.

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