Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-04-21

TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY

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On 2026-04-21, Senator Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education. It referenced legislation: S1856.

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TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1856] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize the first grade students at Campton Elementary as April's Granite Staters of the Month. The Campton students are learning American Sign Language to help communicate with and include one of their classmates Ben, who is deaf. Ben is the only deaf student at Campton Elementary and participates in class with the help of a teacher's aide and Cheryl Ulicny, who is a certified teacher of the deaf. As Ben's classmates have gotten to know him, some of his friends wanted to learn how to sign as a way to better include Ben and grow closer to him. Quickly, the entire class decided to take on the challenge and started to learn American Sign Language, through a mix of lessons from Cheryl and everyday conversations with Ben. The practice has spread beyond first grade too, and staff throughout the building meet up at what they call ASL Club, to learn and practice their signing skills. Today, almost every student and staff member at Campton Elementary knows at least a sign or two. The first grade students at Campton Elementary embody the Granite State spirit of valuing the contributions of all our citizens and working to fully include everyone in our communities. Their work to learn American Sign Language is why I am glad to name them April's Granite Staters of the Month. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1856] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT CAMPTON ELEMENTARY Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize the first grade students at Campton Elementary as April's Granite Staters of the Month. The Campton students are learning American Sign Language to help communicate with and include one of their classmates Ben, who is deaf. Ben is the only deaf student at Campton Elementary and participates in class with the help of a teacher's aide and Cheryl Ulicny, who is a certified teacher of the deaf. As Ben's classmates have gotten to know him, some of his friends wanted to learn how to sign as a way to better include Ben and grow closer to him. Quickly, the entire class decided to take on the challenge and started to learn American Sign Language, through a mix of lessons from Cheryl and everyday conversations with Ben. The practice has spread beyond first grade too, and staff throughout the building meet up at what they call ASL Club, to learn and practice their signing skills. Today, almost every student and staff member at Campton Elementary knows at least a sign or two. The first grade students at Campton Elementary embody the Granite State spirit of valuing the contributions of all our citizens and working to fully include everyone in our communities. Their work to learn American Sign Language is why I am glad to name them April's Granite Staters of the Month. ____________________