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Authorizing Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby

Floor Speech

Date: March 10, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History


AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY -- (House of Representatives - March 10, 2009)

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Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the gentlewoman from Maryland for her description of this bill. This is something that this House has done for many, many years. And for many years the distinguished majority leader, Mr. Hoyer, has sponsored a resolution to authorize the use of the Capitol grounds for this event, and Congress has clearly supported it. It provides children a fun way to allow children to show off their dedication, their work, and creativity as they compete for trophies and the opportunity to race in other competitions.

Girls and boys between 8 and 17 will race down the Capitol Hill in their home-made cars. We are all looking forward to that. The winner of each division will then be qualified to compete in the National Soapbox Derby. I support this resolution and encourage my colleagues to do the same.

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