[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING REDMOND HIGH SCHOOL--WINNING THE PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL 
                              YOUTH AWARD

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 2008

  Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, it's with great pleasure that I 
congratulate students from Redmond High School in my home state of 
Washington for winning a prestigious national honor, the President's 
Environmental Youth Award.
  These outstanding students took it upon themselves to create and 
develop the ``Cool School'' campaign with the goal of reducing carbon 
emissions by 1,000 pounds per classroom. Their efforts went well beyond 
the initial goal and reduced their school's carbon footprint by 72 tons 
and saved the school $7,500 in its electric bill last year alone.
  Led by science teacher Mike Towns, who is an inspiration to those 
committed to leading a zero-carbon lifestyle, these students exemplify 
the effort and ingenuity needed to launch a U.S. clean-energy 
revolution. I have no doubt that these bright minds will continue to be 
environmental leaders.
  It's among the greatest honors as a member of the House of 
Representatives to meet and work with youth who are involved in their 
communities and deeply committed to making our world a better place. 
Our future depends on these young people who are making a real impact 
in the fight against climate change.
  I commend the students and staff of Redmond High School for their 
efforts and look forward to working with them in the years ahead to 
beat global warming.

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