[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITUTION TEAM

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2026

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of 
impressive students from Oregon's 1st Congressional District--Lincoln 
High School's Constitution Team. Earlier this month, the Lincoln High 
School Constitution Team placed sixth at the annual We the People: The 
Citizen and the Constitution national finals.
  This annual competition allows hundreds of students from around the 
Nation to demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, 
government, and Supreme Court decisions by arguing historical and 
contemporary constitutional issues. The knowledge, critical thinking, 
and civic engagement demonstrated through this competition underscores 
the importance of programs that prepare students to understand and 
participate in democracy. These students consider and debate 
contemporary issues through a constitutional lens.
  They have learned from their teachers, coaches, and importantly, from 
each other. Their accomplishment is a testament to their hard work and 
analytical skills and exemplifies the importance of civics education.
  The constitution team at Lincoln High School has consistently placed 
among the top teams in the Nation. Over the years they have established 
a tradition of excellence that has been nurtured by dedicated educators 
and volunteer coaches, administrators, students, and their families.
  As a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee in the 
House of Representatives. I am committed to a system of public 
education that provides every student with the opportunity to thrive 
academically and engage deeply in the study of government and 
constitutional principles.
  The Lincoln High School Constitution Team's commitment to civic 
engagement gives me hope for the future of our country. I am proud to 
recognize their ongoing success and to celebrate their strong finish in 
the 2026 competition.

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