Recognizing the Lincoln High School Constitution Team

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Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of impressive students from Oregon's 1st Congressional District--Lincoln High School's Constitution Team. Earlier this month, the Lincoln High School Constitution Team placed sixth at the annual We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution national finals.

This annual competition allows hundreds of students from around the Nation to demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, government, and Supreme Court decisions by arguing historical and contemporary constitutional issues. The knowledge, critical thinking, and civic engagement demonstrated through this competition underscores the importance of programs that prepare students to understand and participate in democracy. These students consider and debate contemporary issues through a constitutional lens.

They have learned from their teachers, coaches, and importantly, from each other. Their accomplishment is a testament to their hard work and analytical skills and exemplifies the importance of civics education.

The constitution team at Lincoln High School has consistently placed among the top teams in the Nation. Over the years they have established a tradition of excellence that has been nurtured by dedicated educators and volunteer coaches, administrators, students, and their families.

As a senior member of the Education and Workforce Committee in the House of Representatives. I am committed to a system of public education that provides every student with the opportunity to thrive academically and engage deeply in the study of government and constitutional principles.

The Lincoln High School Constitution Team's commitment to civic engagement gives me hope for the future of our country. I am proud to recognize their ongoing success and to celebrate their strong finish in the 2026 competition.

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