[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E539-E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF EASTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL'S `WE THE PEOPLE' TEAM

                                  _____
                                 

                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the students and advisors of Easthampton High School's `We 
The People' team for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding 
achievement. These individuals prevailed over a number of highly 
skilled competitors to earn first-place honors in the 2018 
Massachusetts `We The People' academic contest at the Edward M. Kennedy 
Institute for the U.S. Senate in Boston. They have accordingly earned 
the distinction of representing the Commonwealth in the national `We 
The People' competition this week in Washington, DC.
  The annual 'We The People' competition is an extraordinary 
opportunity that brings young minds together to discuss and learn about 
issues of vital importance to today's world and our nation. Not only 
did the students of Easthampton High School's team display exemplary 
commitment, ability, and character in preparing for and winning the 
statewide competition in January, but since then they have worked even 
harder as they eagerly anticipate competing in the national 
competition. They have been preparing to testify at mock congressional 
hearings and demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, 
issue statements on a variety of topics related to our country's 
political and historical heritage, and field complex questions from a 
number of expert judges. I am confident that they will find their 
experience valuable for years to come--whether that be as a result of 
the fundamental knowledge that they have learned or the vital skills 
that they have built.
  The students have been led by their teacher Kelley Brown who has 
provided crucial guidance and instrumental mentorship. The outstanding 
work performed by her class is a testament to the value of quality 
teachers in the Massachusetts public school system. The victorious 
students include Charlotte Banigan-White, Tierney Boyle, Ryan-James 
Bragg, David Brakey, Vincent Catalano, Aidan Chappuis, Carly Detmers, 
Victoria Drejsa, Chantel Duda, Shane Gravel, Kristin Hartley, Quinn 
LaFountain, Ambera Mutevelic, Shane O'Donnell, Devon Owens-Heywood, 
Lucas Patton, David Hunter Pelkey, Carlie Raucher, Nicolas Soucy, 
Fernando Tenesaca, and Dillan Wilson. Additional advisors of the team 
include Timothy Wood, Stephen Linsky, Nancy Sykes, and Anuraj Shah.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to once again acknowledge 
Easthampton High School's `We The People' academic team for their 
superb dedication and accomplishments. Strong civic education is the 
foundation of our democracy and these inspiring students have 
exemplified the finest qualities of informed citizenship. I am proud of 
this group and I wish them all the best in their upcoming national 
competition as well as all their other future endeavors.

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                       SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 
4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized 
schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, 
subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This 
title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate 
Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place and 
purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or 
changes in the meetings as they occur.
  As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this 
information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this 
information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the 
Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week.
  Meetings scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2018 may be found in the 
Daily Digest of today's Record.

                           MEETINGS SCHEDULED

                                APRIL 27

     9:15 a.m.
       Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
         To hold hearings to examine the Bitkov case and the 
           United Nations International Commission Against 
           Impunity in Guatemala.
                                                         RHOB-2172
                                 MAY 8

     10 a.m.
       Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
         To hold an oversight hearing to examine the current 
           status of Puerto Rico's electric grid and proposals for 
           the future operation of the grid.
                                                            SD-366
                                 MAY 9

     10 a.m.
       Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
       Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
         To hold hearings to examine the law enforcement programs 
           at the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest 
           Service, coordination with other Federal, state, and 
           local law enforcement, and the effects on rural 
           communities.
                                                            SD-366

     2:30 p.m.
       Committee on Indian Affairs
         To hold hearings to examine the nomination of Tara 
           Sweeney, of Alaska, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
           Interior.
                                                            SD-628

                             CANCELLATIONS

                                APRIL 27

     10 a.m.
       Committee on the Judiciary
         To hold hearings to examine pending nominations.
                                                            SD-226