[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 39 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOMS ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
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HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, April 13, 1994
Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, this spring, a Presidential Classroom
for Young Americans, Inc., a proud legacy of the vibrant idealism and
exuberant optimism found in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations,
celebrates a quarter century of academic programs dedicated to creating
a deepened understanding of civic rights and responsibilities within
America's young people. Throughout the years over, 65,000 high school
juniors and seniors have participated in this week-long program
observing their Federal Government in action. They see their
Representatives and Senators conduct legislative business, visit
Government departments, and hear journalists and lobbyists describe and
defend their roles in the policy process. They become intrigued by
listening to a foreign ambassador outline how they promote their
government's interest in the complex mix of bureaucratic, political,
and diplomatic Washington.
The entire city becomes the students classroom in which to learn, and
provides a perfect setting to discuss and debate the challenging issues
facing our country. Washington's inspiring monuments serve to remind
the students of our country's proud history while challenging them to
continue this tradition of excellence into the future.
The instructors, who facilitate the learning experience, are
Government professionals and are often alumni of the Classroom
themselves. After seeing their Government up close, virtually all of
the young people have benefited from the unique perspective and are
left with a lasting impression of democratic Government.
Tomorrow, Presidential Classroom will mark it 25th anniversary with a
gala celebration to honor the distinguished men and women who have
taken their Washington experiences and used them to not only shape
their lives, but improve the lives of others throughout the Nation.
While the evening will pay tribute to its successful past, it will also
renew its mission with a new beginning. The Presidential Classroom
Endowed Scholarship Fund will be unveiled to enable future generations
of motivated students, regardless of their economic status, to gain a
deepened sense of civic responsibility and to explore their leadership
potential.
Presidential Classroom is honoring me as a distinguished public
service alumni and it is my pleasure to congratulate my fellow
Presidential Classmates for their outstanding efforts and achievements
to lead and assist our Nation's communities. I have included below the
names of the 1994 Presidential Classroom Distinguished Alumni to share
with my colleagues. I am proud to be associated with them:
C. Richard Allen, Washington, DC, Deputy Assistant to the
President and Senior Adviser, Corporation for National and
Community Service.
C. Scott Crump, Riverton, UT, Educator, Bingham High
School.
Steven M. Luxenberg, Washington, DC, Assistant Managing
Editor of Special Projects--The Washington Post.
Larry V. Turner, Montgomery, AL, Executive Director,
Alabama Council for School Administration and Supervision
(ACSAS).
Preston L. Bolt, New York NY, Vice President, Chemical
Bank.
Scott Mall, Atlanta, GA, Director of Communications,
Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.
Richard W. Soudriette, Washington, DC, Director,
International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
Ann Mitchell, Washington, DC, Executive Director, The
National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
Linda D. Nix, Casper, WY, Civic Leader.
Randolph B. Lewis, Tallahassee, FL, Director of
Communications--Florida Department of Education.
Barbara J. Dettmer, Wheaton, IL, Management Analyst--U.S.
Department of Transportation.
Mitchell J. Shore, Philadelphia, PA, Partner--Law Firm of
Kolsby, Gordon, Robin, Shore and Rothweiler.
Angela Bassett, Hollywood, CA.
Carol L. Catherman, Lewisburg, PA, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S.
District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
William T. Greer, III, M.D., Berlin, MD, Partner, Primary
Care Associates.
Andrew N. Richardson, South Charleston, WV, Commissioner,
West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs.
Dr. Mark L. Usry, Harrisonburg, VA, Assistant Professor,
James Madison University.
Elizabeth Doyle Moran, Falls Church, VA, Assistant Director
for Legal Affairs, National Criminal Justice Association.
Kevin D. Shearer, Baton Rouge, LA, Assistant Superintendent
of Schools, Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Elizabeth Carter, Arlington, VA, Senior International
Relations Specialist, NASA.
Elbert Murphy, Washington, DC, Management Analyst, U.S.
Department of Education.
Manuel R. De Juan, San Juan, PR, Deputy Executive Director,
The Tourism Company of Puerto Rico.
Whitman Smith, New York, NY, Educator, Robert Louis
Stevenson High School.
Claude A. Taylor, Washington, DC, White House Volunteer
Director, Executive Office of the President.
Joe Dobrow, Falls Church, VA, Marketing Manager, Fresh
Fields, Inc.
Daphne Kwok, Washington, DC, Executive Director,
Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc.
Marc A. Landis, New York, NY, Attorney.
J. Brooke Hern, Trenton, NJ, Chief of Staff, New Jersey
Assemblyman Joseph F. Yuhas.
Christopher Padilla, Washington, DC, District Manager
Government Affairs, AT&T.
Kent R. Bradley, M.D., Wichita, KS, Resident Physician,
University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Lieutenant Marc L. Ruggiano, USN, San Diego, CA, Flight
Instructor and Human Programs Manager.
Michael Wascom, Washington, DC, Legislative Director, U.S.
Representative Spencer Bachus.
Jerome Hoynes, Winnetka, IL, Social Studies Teacher,
Northbrook High School.
Steven H. Davis, D.D.S., Ypsilanti, MI, Doctor of Dental
Surgery.
Nectar Ramirez, Chicago, IL, Compensation Analyst, FMC
Corporation.
Heather H. Howard, Washington, DC, Legislative Assistant,
U.S. Representative Nita Lowey.
Molly Laychak, Alexandria, VA, Chapter and Student
Relations Administrator, American Academy of Physician
Assistants.
Albert H. Cheng, Boston, MA, Associate Consultant, The
Boston Consulting Group.
Elizabeth L. Dougherty, Ashburn, VA, Patent Examiner, U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office.
Jonathan Bing, New York, NY, Candidate for Juris Doctorate,
New York University School of Law.
Laura G. Garcia, Lake Station, IN, Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute Fellow.
Darrien Demps, Washington, DC, Program Manager, Executive
Leadership Program, National Urban Coalition.
Melanie Hartwig, Hattiesburg, MS, Bachelor of Arts
Candidate, Mississippi State University.
Chrisann Newransky, Flat Rock, MI, Bachelor of Arts
Candidate, University of Michigan.
Duncan Skogsberg, San Luis Obispo, CA, Bachelor of Arts
Candidate, University of Arizona.
Michael J. Elmendorf, II, Loudonville, NY, Bachelor of Arts
Candidate, Union College.
Dawn Ulley, Southampton, NJ, Bachelor of Arts Candidate,
University of Maryland.
Ari Weinberg, Richmond, VA, Douglas Freeman Senior High
School.
Federal forum alumni
Helen Coalter, Richmond, VA, Teacher, Henderson Middle
School.
Robert Handy, Bel Air, MD, Teacher and Social Studies
Department Chairman, Bel Air High School.
distinguished presidential classroom alumni
Senator Mark L. Early, Chesapeake, VA, State Senator.
Randall Martin, New Lenox, IL, Lockport City Councilman and
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce President.
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