[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11296]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              MICHAEL ADMIRE ELECTED TEXAS YOUTH GOVERNOR

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Michael Admire 
on being elected Texas Youth Governor by his peers this year as part of 
the YMCA National Youth in Government program. The national conference 
of governors is being held this week in Washington, DC.
  Mr. Admire is an outstanding student who has proven to be 
charismatic, ambitious and full of integrity. Part of his official 
duties as the Texas Youth Governor includes reviewing all proposed 
legislation with the option to sign or veto specific bills. This task 
is considerable and brings a great deal of commitment and clear 
judgment.
  The Texas Youth in Government is an outstanding program which allows 
students to actively participate in the government process. During the 
program, participating students gain an understanding of local and 
national government process, an understanding of political systems, as 
well as obtain an appreciation for the diversity of viewpoints on 
public issues and a respect for the beliefs of others. Democracy is 
built upon citizens' active participation in upholding civic 
responsibilities; the Texas Youth in Government program actively 
promotes this foundation of democracy.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Michael Admire and his 
accomplishments as Texas Youth Governor. As a resident of Justin, 
Texas, in the heart of the 26th Congressional District, I am honored to 
represent Mr. Admire in Washington. He is an outstanding student and a 
model to the community.

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