[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ON TURNIP THE BEET AWARD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
California (Mr. Correa) for 5 minutes.
Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Fullerton School
District for receiving the USDA's Turnip the Beet award.
The Turnip the Beet award recognizes schools that go above and beyond
to provide high-quality meals for children during the summer. Without
initiatives like this, many students would not have access to
nutritional meals through the day during the summer.
Not only did Fullerton School District win the Turnip the Beet award
in 2023, but they also are one of seven California school districts to
win the gold.
I congratulate the Fullerton School District for their commitment to
our youth and their health and for receiving, of course, this well-
earned recognition.
Advancing Research on Breakthrough Therapies
Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to tell you about the work my
colleague, General Jack Bergman, and I are doing as co-chairs of the
Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus.
The PATH Caucus, as it is known, is addressing the rising mental
health challenges faced by millions of Americans by advancing research
on breakthrough therapies like psychedelics.
Almost 50 million Americans struggle with some kind of mental health
issue, as well as our veterans. Of course, our veterans carry those
hidden scars from their service to this country.
The issue of mental health has never been more urgent for America.
That is why we are spreading awareness in Congress to increase Federal
funding for more research and to chart a new path for those who are
struggling with mental health.
Mr. Speaker, we have a duty to the American public to study how we
can better address mental illness in this country.
Recognizing CyberPatriot Champions Troy High School
Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Troy High School
students for their impressive victory in the national CyberPatriot
cybersecurity competition.
The students on the team placed sixth amongst almost 3,000 in the
open division. In the All Services division, students on Team W.A.T.T.
placed first out of almost 1,400.
Led by their coach and teacher, David Kim, these students competed
against thousands of other students in a series of cybersecurity tests,
finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities like the ones we face
on a day-to-day basis.
These Orange County students have shown us that America is safe in
the future from cybersecurity attacks. As these Troy High School
students return home to Orange County, they have made us proud and have
shown us that we can rely on the next generation to keep America safe
in the environment of cybersecurity.
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