[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6327]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING CORONA DEL SOL'S 2010 WE THE PEOPLE TEAM

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 26, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the inspiring 
performance of Corona del Sol High School in this year's national ``We 
the People'' competition. I share the pride from around our 
Congressional District and the state of Arizona that this impressive 
and hard-working team hails from our community.
  After winning the Arizona state title for the second year in a row, 
Corona del Sol's ``We the People'' team advanced to compete for the 
national title in Washington, D.C. In preparation for the national 
event, the Corona team spent months diligently learning about American 
political institutions, democracy and examining the contemporary 
relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. As a high school 
government teacher for 28 years, I am gratified to see students delve 
deeper and become passionate about government, citizenship and public 
service.
  Their poise and eloquence in answering the complex questions asked 
during the national and state competitions demonstrated the team's vast 
knowledge of constitutional principles and patience.
  I am truly privileged to share in the celebration of such an 
excellent and driven team. Their commitment and perseverance has paid 
off and should serve as an inspiration for all. I have no doubt that 
all members of the team will continue to make Arizona proud in their 
future endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Corona del Sol's ``We the 
People'' team: Achyut Patil, Ajay Raikhelkar, Alex Austin, Brittany 
Duong, Cecilia Yocham, Connor Rawls, David Choi, Jentry Lanza, Jessica 
Lin, Joanna Fritsche, Juliana Park, Kevin Thomas, Kibaek Ryu, Louis 
Spanias, Marlene Garcia-Neuer, Richa Date, Michael Okada, Nafisah 
Ahmad, Nikhita Pakki, Rizwan Ahmad, Robert Wiley, Roopa Krishnaswamy, 
Sagar Patwardhan, Samantha Pfotenhauer, Sean Magruder, Selena Kuo, 
Sherry Zhao, Tiffany Dayton, Tina Cai and Xandy Peterson.

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