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VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

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On Mon Feb 24, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) delivered a floor speech titled "VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered labor policy. It referenced legislation: S1338.

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VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, since 2010, I have sponsored a State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students. This contest gives students in my State the opportunity to articulate what issues they would prioritize if they were President of the United States. This is the contest's 15th year, and I would like to congratulate the nine volunteer judges who helped choose the contest winners and finalists. The contest relies on its committed team of judges. The judges take time to review each essay and evaluate the diversity in writing that engages students and will benefit them for years to come. The judges' willingness to participate in this project reflects their dedication to both the students and our State, and for that, I graciously thank them. The judges include: Andrew Chobanian of Oxbow High School--participant for 3 years Jason Gorczyk of Milton High School--participant for 12 years Krista Huling of South Burlington High School--participant for 12 years Robert Jackson Randolph Technical Career Center-- participant for their first year Krystal Melendez of North Country Union High School-- participant for their first year Mary Schell of White River Valley School--participant for 3 years Terri Vest of Twinfield Union School--participant for 15 years Robert Walls-Thumma of North Country Union High School-- participant for their first year Caroline Zeilenga of Randolph Technical Career Center-- participant for their first year I am very proud to enter the State of the Union Essay Contest judges into the Congressional Record to recognize their contributions. ____________________

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VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, since 2010, I have sponsored a State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students. This contest gives students in my State the opportunity to articulate what issues they would prioritize if they were President of the United States. This is the contest's 15th year, and I would like to congratulate the nine volunteer judges who helped choose the contest winners and finalists. The contest relies on its committed team of judges. The judges take time to review each essay and evaluate the diversity in writing that engages students and will benefit them for years to come. The judges' willingness to participate in this project reflects their dedication to both the students and our State, and for that, I graciously thank them. The judges include: Andrew Chobanian of Oxbow High School--participant for 3 years Jason Gorczyk of Milton High School--participant for 12 years Krista Huling of South Burlington High School--participant for 12 years Robert Jackson Randolph Technical Career Center-- participant for their first year Krystal Melendez of North Country Union High School-- participant for their first year Mary Schell of White River Valley School--participant for 3 years Terri Vest of Twinfield Union School--participant for 15 years Robert Walls-Thumma of North Country Union High School-- participant for their first year Caroline Zeilenga of Randolph Technical Career Center-- participant for their first year I am very proud to enter the State of the Union Essay Contest judges into the Congressional Record to recognize their contributions. ____________________