[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENTS FROM HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ON PARTICIPATION 
                    IN ``WE THE PEOPLE'' COMPETITION

  (Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the students of 
Hempfield High School, who are here in Washington again this year. They 
are representing Pennsylvania in the national ``We the People'' 
competition. Elaine Savukas' AP government class is competing with 
other schools showing their knowledge about the U.S. Constitution and 
the Bill of Rights. There are more than 1,200 students here from all 
over America.
  The format is a simulated congressional hearing before a panel of 
scholars, lawyers, journalists, and government leaders. I have met with 
these bright young Pennsylvanians and was impressed with their 
knowledge and interest in our unique form of government.
  These students from Hempfield High School are to be congratulated for 
studying so hard and taking such a serious interest in our 
Constitution. They are tomorrow's leaders, and I am proud to have them 
representing the 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania here 
today.

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