[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E170-E171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2024

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional 
group of young students who have worked with my staff and me to better 
their civic engagement and understanding of the federal government.
  This year's Congressional Youth Council consists of some of the 
brightest and most dedicated young minds from throughout the Thumb of 
Michigan. These young leaders have remained committed to regular 
meetings, coming together to immerse themselves in the legislative 
process on a non-partisan, academic basis. Throughout their time in the 
program, these students have studied legislation, prepared mock bills, 
and worked to better understand critical issues that impact their 
communities and countless families across the country. It is incredible 
how in-depth and thorough their work has been.
  This determined group of students has demonstrated an incredible 
wealth of knowledge of our democratic system, its key challenges, and 
what is to come in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, as policymakers, we would be wise to take notes from 
this generation of promising young leaders. I ask all my colleagues to 
join me in commending Michigan's Ninth District Congressional Youth 
Council for their outstanding performance this year. These

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students, along with their families and those in their lives who 
support them, should be incredibly proud of the work they have done.

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