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CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF STUDENT TRAVEL
HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Ms. NORTON, Mr. Speaker, whereas travel is a vital component of the educational experience for Americans of all ages;
Whereas, the Washington, D.C. area is an area rich in American history and is visited by students nationwide;
Whereas many school boards across the country are reluctant to approve student trips to Washington, D.C. and other historic areas due to the attack on the World Trade Center, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania and the fear of additional attacks;
Whereas many U.S. students will not be able to experience landmarks and monuments celebrating American democracy, political figures and scientific achievement;
Whereas the absence of student travel to our nation's historic sites will leave a vital gap in the education of America's youth;
Whereas America's youth must be recognizant of American history to understand fully the concepts and responsibilities of democracy and citizenship;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the United States House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, that student travel is a vital component of the educational process and should be encouraged so that Americans, young and old, can participate in travel, the perfect freedom.
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