[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ATLANTA STUDENTS WINNING PRIZE IN C-SPAN VIDEO DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION)

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today and congratulate 
Jessie Schulhof and Ava Stark, students from The Alfred and Adele Davis 
Academy Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia.
  Every year, C-SPAN holds a documentary contest for middle and high 
school students called StudentCam. This year, students were asked to 
choose a provision of the U.S. Constitution and create a video 
illustrating why it's important to them. The documentary the students 
submitted was ``Speaking Up to The Limits,'' about the First Amendment.
  Young people have the power to influence change in the world we live 
in today. We cannot let age, race, or gender keep people silent. I gave 
my first sermon at age 16. I became friends with Dr. Martin Luther 
King, Jr. at age 18. The words and actions of Dr. King inspired me to 
become involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
  Today, I am proud that these young constituents from The Alfred and 
Adele Davis Academy Middle School were honored for their great and good 
work in this competition, which saw more than 3,000 entries. I am 
pleased to congratulate them on this impressive recognition.
  Every generation can leave behind a powerful legacy. You cannot be 
afraid to speak up. You cannot be afraid to speak out, especially for 
what you believe, even at a young age. Therefore, I stand with you and 
provide strength for you, as you are the future of this beloved 
country.

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