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ABOUT USSYP
Table of Contents Program Description Senate Resolution 324 60th Annual Advisory
Committee Letter from William R. Hearst III 2022 Washington Week Agenda 60 Years
of USSYP Family, Foundation, Legacy The Hearst Foundations
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON
Military Mentor Team Mentor Roll Call of the Services Delegate Roll Call of the
States
SPEAKER SUMMARIES
Quotes From Speakers Judge Robert Henry Senator Chris Coons Amb. Linda
Thomas-Greenfield Senator Susan Collins Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Justice
Anthony Kennedy Associate AG Vanita Gupta Dr. Betty Koed State Department
Simulation General Mark Milley NATO Rep. Carmen Romero Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Major General David Isaacson Senator Cory Gardner Ali Zaidi and White House
Staff
RECEPTION & ROSTER
60th USSYP Senate Reception Delegates in Their Own Words Senator and Delegate
Roster
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ABOUT USSYP Table of Contents Program Description Senate Resolution 324 60th
Annual Advisory Committee Letter from William R. Hearst III 2022 Washington Week
Agenda 60 Years of USSYP Family, Foundation, Legacy The Hearst Foundations
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON Military Mentor Team Mentor Roll Call of the Services
Delegate Roll Call of the States SPEAKER SUMMARIES Quotes From Speakers Judge
Robert Henry Senator Chris Coons Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield Senator Susan
Collins Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Justice Anthony Kennedy Associate AG
Vanita Gupta Dr. Betty Koed State Department Simulation General Mark Milley NATO
Rep. Carmen Romero Secretary Pete Buttigieg Major General David Isaacson Senator
Cory Gardner Ali Zaidi and White House Staff RECEPTION & ROSTER 60th USSYP
Senate Reception Delegates in Their Own Words Senator and Delegate Roster

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SIXTIETH ANNUAL WASHINGTON WEEK ONLINE
MARCH 6—9, 2022

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SPONSORED BY THE UNITED STATES SENATE
FUNDED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE HEARST FOUNDATIONS

Official Presidential portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale, 1801


THERE IS A DEBT OF SERVICE DUE FROM EVERY MAN TO HIS COUNTRY, PROPORTIONED TO
THE BOUNTIES WHICH NATURE AND FORTUNE HAVE MEASURED TO HIM.

THOMAS JEFFERSON


60TH ANNUAL
WASHINGTON WEEK ONLINE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ABOUT USSYP

Program Description

U.S. Senate Resolution 324

Senate Advisory Committee

Letter From William R. Hearst III

Washington Week Online Agenda

60 Years of USSYP

Family, Foundation, Legacy

The Hearst Foundations

 


WELCOME TO WASHINGTON

Military Mentor Team

Military Mentor Roll Call of the Services

Delegate Roll Call of the States

 


SPEAKER SUMMARIES

Quotes From Speakers

Senator Christopher Coons

Senator Susan Collins


SPEAKER SUMMARIES CONT.

Justice Anthony Kennedy

Dr. Betty Koed

General Mark Milley

Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Senator Cory Gardner

Judge Robert Henry

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta

State Department Simulation

Major General David Isaacson

NATO Rep. Carmen Romero

Ali Zaidi & White House Staff

 


RECEPTION & ROSTER

60th USSYP Senate Reception

Delegates in Their Own Words

Senator & Delegate Roster


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an intensive weeklong
educational experience sponsored by the United States Senate that nurtures an
important reservoir of student talent and energy toward the high purpose of
public service.

The program was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 as stated in supporting
Senate testimony from that year “to increase young Americans’ understanding of
the interrelationships of the three branches of government, the caliber and
responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and the vital
importance of democratic decision making not only for America but for people
around the world.”

The 60th annual Washington Week gave 104 outstanding high school students — two
from every state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense
Education Activity — an in-depth learning experience about the federal
government

and a chance via Zoom to meet and interact with those who lead it. As the
students develop a deeper commitment to public service they also form
intellectual and emotional bonds with their peers from across the nation.

Administered and funded by The Hearst Foundations since inception, the USSYP
utilizes no government funds. The program is highly competitive and merit-based.
Qualified students — those already serving in an elected or appointed capacity
with excellent academic performance — are nominated by their teachers,
principals and guidance counselors and are ultimately selected by their state
departments of education. Delegates are each awarded a $10,000 college
scholarship and are encouraged to continue coursework in history, government and
public affairs.




SENATE RESOLUTION 324

In 1962, Senate Resolution 324, submitted by Senator Kuchel (for himself and
Senators Mansfield, Dirksen and Humphrey), was referred to the Committee on
Rules and Administration, and, subsequently, unanimously approved by the United
States Senate as follows:

WHEREAS the continued vitality of our Republic depends, in part, on the
intelligent understanding of our political processes and the functions of our
National Government by the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS the durability of a constitutional democracy is dependent upon alert,
talented, vigorous competition for political leadership; and

WHEREAS individual Senators have cooperated with various private and university
undergraduate and graduate fellowship and internship programs relating to the
work of Congress; and

WHEREAS in the high schools of the United States, there exists among students
who have been elected to student body offices in their junior or senior year a
potential reservoir of young citizens who are experiencing their first
responsibilities of service to a constituency and who should be encouraged to
deepen their interest in and understanding of their country’s political process:
Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate hereby expresses its willingness to cooperate in a
nationwide competitive high school Senate youth program which would give several
representative high school students from each State a short indoctrination into
the operation of the United States Senate and the Federal Government generally,
if such a program can be satisfactorily arranged and completely supported by
private funds with no expense to the Federal Government.

RESOLUTION 146. To amend S. Res. 324 of the Eighty-seventh Congress to provide
for the participation of the Department of Defense education system for
dependents in overseas areas in the Senate Youth Program.

RESOLVED, That S. Res. 324, Eighty-seventh Congress, agreed to May 17, 1963, is
amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:

SECTION 3. For the purpose of this resolution, the term “State” includes the
Department of Defense education system for dependents in overseas areas.


60TH ANNUAL UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM


SENATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE


HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Vice President
Kamala D. HarrisPresident of the Senate
Senator
Charles E. SchumerMajority Leader
Senator
Mitch McConnellMinority Leader


CO-CHAIRS

Senator
Christopher A. Coonsof Delaware
Senator
Susan M. Collinsof Maine


ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Senator
Ben Ray Lujánof New Mexico
Senator
Jeffrey A. Merkleyof Oregon
Senator
Tina Smithof Minnesota
Senator
Mark R. Warner of Virginia
Senator
Mike Braun of Indiana
Senator
Shelley Moore Capitoof West Virginia
Senator
James M. Inhofeof Oklahoma
Senator
M. Michael Roundsof South Dakota


CONGRATULATIONS FROM


WILLIAM RANDOLPH


HEARST III



Dear Delegates,

The 60th anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program took place
online, using the comprehensive interactive platform we created last year. The
challenges of the ongoing pandemic and start of war in Ukraine tested our
country and spirit during this time. But we found great hope and optimism in the
energy, leadership, perseverance and passion on full display from our delegates
as we celebrated the program’s 60th year.

Our commitment to the USSYP is unwavering. This period in history has been
especially daunting for young people, both academically and emotionally. Even
the most motivated students, who are striving to lead, thrive and achieve in
their educational and extracurricular pursuits, have been greatly impacted. And
yet, it only underscores the importance of our mission: to impart knowledge, to
inspire, to offer perspective and foster respectful, civil debate and
understanding among America’s future leaders. 

The highest levels of leadership in all three branches of government and our
NATO partner overseas welcomed you and gave you the opportunity to ask questions
and converse in a way unique to this historic program. We are deeply
appreciative of our Senate Co-Chairs, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator
Susan Collins and their staffs for the assiduous work year-round required to
make the program possible. Our sincere gratitude extends to all members of the
Senate Advisory Committee, the 85 members of the Senate who met with their
delegates via Zoom, and the many speakers who gave so generously of their time
despite intensifying events.

Each delegate also receives a $10,000 college scholarship in the name of the
United States Senate. The Washington Week experience and the college scholarship
are an inseparable award, combining the encouragement and guidance given by the
esteemed speakers with financial support to pursue college-level study of
government, history and public affairs.

The Hearst Foundations are honored to sponsor this enduring partnership with the
United States Senate, the state departments of education nationwide and the
Department of Defense.

Numbering more than 6,000, USSYP alumni continue to excel in prominent public
service positions in all branches of government and in all career sectors. In
addition to the many featured on this site, our alumni fill the ranks in all
aspects of society.

We thank the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the leaders at the
state departments of education nationwide, and the teachers and school
counselors across the country for their pivotal roles in the student selection
process. We also thank and commend the Department of Defense for the vital and
enduring collaboration that ensures an unparalleled leadership experience.

The program’s mission shall continue as long as young people in America combine
a dedication to academic excellence with a desire to serve their country and
their communities. 

We are all proud of you and look forward to your future accomplishments.



William Randolph Hearst III
President, The Hearst Foundations


2022 WASHINGTON WEEK ONLINE AGENDA


SUNDAY, MARCH 6

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome orientation
and meeting of Military
Mentor Groups

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Live Tour: 
George Washington’s
Mount Vernon

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

USSYP Student Roll Call
of the States

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Program Welcome, Mr. Dino
Dinovitz, Executive Director
of The Hearst Foundations,
and USSYP Military Mentor
Roll Call of the Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Cory Gardner
(USSYP – CO 1993)
Former U.S. Senator of Colorado


MONDAY, MARCH 7

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Judge Robert Henry
(USSYP – OK 1971)
Former Chief Judge, U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dr. Betty Koed
Senate Historian

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Justice Anthony Kennedy
(Retired) Associate Justice of
the U.S. Supreme Court

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Vanita Gupta
U.S. Associate Attorney General

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Susan Collins
(USSYP – ME 1971)
Republican Co-Chair of the
60th Annual United States
Senate Youth Program


TUESDAY, MARCH 8

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Carmen Romero
NATO Deputy Assistant
Secretary General for
Public Diplomacy

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Christopher Coons
Democratic Co-Chair of the
60th Annual United States
Senate Youth Program

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ambassador Linda
Thomas-Greenfield
U.S. Ambassador to
the United Nations

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interactive Diplomacy
Simulation: The Suez
Canal Crisis
National Museum of
American Diplomacy,
U.S. Department of State


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel
Chairwoman, Federal
Communications Commission

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Virtual Tour: 
Arlington National Cemetery

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

General Mark Milley
Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Major General
David Isaacson, USA
Chief of Staff, USCYBERCOM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Ali Zaidi
(USSYP – PA 2003)
Deputy White House
National Climate Advisor

Ms. Jenny Gao
(USSYP – WA 2012)
White House Senior
Advisor to the Director
of the Office of Science
and Technology Policy 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Michael Kikukawa
(USSYP – HI 2013)
Press Assistant, White House
Office of the Press Secretary

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Secretary Pete Buttigieg
(USSYP – IN 2000)
U.S. Secretary of Transportation




SIXTIETH ANNUAL
WASHINGTON WEEK ONLINE
MARCH 6—9, 2022

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sponsored by the United States Senate
Funded and Administered by the Hearst Foundations


60TH ANNUAL
WASHINGTON WEEK
ONLINE

 


ABOUT USSYP

Program Description

U.S. Senate Resolution 324

Senate Advisory Committee

Letter From William R. Hearst III

Washington Week Online Agenda

60 Years of USSYP

Family, Foundation, Legacy

The Hearst Foundations

 


WELCOME TO WASHINGTON

Military Mentor Team

Military Mentor Roll Call of the Services

Delegate Roll Call of the States

 


SPEAKER SUMMARIES

Quotes From Speakers

Senator Christopher Coons

Senator Susan Collins

Justice Anthony Kennedy

Dr. Betty Koed

General Mark Milley

Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Senator Cory Gardner

Judge Robert Henry

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta

State Department Simulation

Major General David Isaacson

NATO Rep. Carmen Romero

Ali Zaidi & White House Staff

 


RECEPTION & ROSTER

60th USSYP Senate Reception

Delegates in Their Own Words

Senator & Delegate Roster

 

Official Presidential portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale, 1801


THERE IS A DEBT OF SERVICE DUE FROM EVERY MAN TO HIS COUNTRY, PROPORTIONED TO
THE BOUNTIES WHICH NATURE AND FORTUNE HAVE MEASURED TO HIM.

THOMAS JEFFERSON


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an intensive weeklong
educational experience sponsored by the United States Senate that nurtures an
important reservoir of student talent and energy toward the high purpose of
public service.

The program was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 as stated in supporting
Senate testimony from that year “to increase young Americans’ understanding of
the interrelationships of the three branches of government, the caliber and
responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and the vital
importance of democratic decision making not only for America but for people
around the world.”



The 60th annual Washington Week gave 104 outstanding high school students — two
from every state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense
Education Activity — an in-depth learning experience about the federal
government and a chance via Zoom to meet and interact with those who lead it. As
the students develop a deeper commitment to public service they also form
intellectual and emotional bonds with their peers from across the nation.



Administered and funded by The Hearst Foundations since inception, the USSYP
utilizes no government funds. The program is highly competitive and merit-based.
Qualified students — those already serving in an elected or appointed capacity
with excellent academic performance — are nominated by their teachers,
principals and guidance counselors and are ultimately selected by their state
departments of education. Delegates are each awarded a $10,000 college
scholarship and are encouraged to continue coursework in history, government and
public affairs.




UNITED STATES SENATE
RESOLUTION 324

In 1962, Senate Resolution 324, submitted by Senator Kuchel (for himself and
Senators Mansfield, Dirksen and Humphrey), was referred to the Committee on
Rules and Administration, and, subsequently, unanimously approved by the United
States Senate as follows:

WHEREAS the continued vitality of our Republic depends, in part, on the
intelligent understanding of our political processes and the functions of our
National Government by the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS the durability of a constitutional democracy is dependent upon alert,
talented, vigorous competition for political leadership; and

WHEREAS individual Senators have cooperated with various private and university
undergraduate and graduate fellowship and internship programs relating to the
work of Congress; and

WHEREAS in the high schools of the United States, there exists among students
who have been elected to student body offices in their junior or senior year a
potential reservoir of young citizens who are experiencing their first
responsibilities of service to a constituency and who should be encouraged to
deepen their interest in and understanding of their country’s political process:
Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate hereby expresses its willingness to cooperate in a
nationwide competitive high school Senate youth program which would give several
representative high school students from each State a short indoctrination into
the operation of the United States Senate and the Federal Government generally,
if such a program can be satisfactorily arranged and completely supported by
private funds with no expense to the Federal Government.

RESOLUTION 146. To amend S. Res. 324 of the Eighty-seventh Congress to provide
for the participation of the Department of Defense education system for
dependents in overseas areas in the Senate Youth Program.

RESOLVED, That S. Res. 324, Eighty-seventh Congress, agreed to May 17, 1963, is
amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:

SECTION 3. For the purpose of this resolution, the term “State” includes the
Department of Defense education system for dependents in overseas areas.


60TH ANNUAL UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM


SENATE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE


HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Vice President
Kamala D. HarrisPresident of the Senate
Senator
Charles E. SchumerMajority Leader
Senator
Mitch McConnellRepublican Leader


CO-CHAIRS

Senator
Christopher A. Coonsof Delaware
Senator
Susan M. Collinsof Maine


ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Senator
Ben Ray Lujánof New Mexico
Senator
Jeffrey A. Merkleyof Oregon
Senator
Tina Smithof Minnesota
Senator
Mark R. Warner of Virginia
Senator
Mike Braun of Indiana
Senator
Shelley Moore Capitoof West Virginia
Senator
James M. Inhofeof Oklahoma
Senator
M. Michael Roundsof South Dakota


CONGRATULATIONS FROM


WILLIAM RANDOLPH
HEARST III



Dear Delegates,

The 60th anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program took place
online, using the comprehensive interactive platform we created last year. The
challenges of the ongoing pandemic and start of war in Ukraine tested our
country and spirit during this time. But we found great hope and optimism in the
energy, leadership, perseverance and passion on full display from our delegates
as we celebrated the program’s 60th year.

Our commitment to the USSYP is unwavering. This period in history has been
especially daunting for young people, both academically and emotionally. Even
the most motivated students, who are striving to lead, thrive and achieve in
their educational and extracurricular pursuits, have been greatly impacted. And
yet, it only underscores the importance of our mission: to impart knowledge, to
inspire, to offer perspective and foster respectful, civil debate and
understanding among America’s future leaders. 

The highest levels of leadership in all three branches of government and our
NATO partner overseas welcomed you and gave you the opportunity to ask questions
and converse in a way unique to this historic program. We are deeply
appreciative of our Senate Co-Chairs, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator
Susan Collins and their staffs for the assiduous work year-round required to
make the program possible. Our sincere gratitude extends to all members of the
Senate Advisory Committee, the 85 members of the Senate who met with their
delegates via Zoom, and the many speakers who gave so generously of their time
despite intensifying events.

Each delegate also receives a $10,000 college scholarship in the name of the
United States Senate. The Washington Week experience and the college scholarship
are an inseparable award, combining the encouragement and guidance given by the
esteemed speakers with financial support to pursue college-level study of
government, history and public affairs. The Hearst Foundations are honored to
sponsor this enduring partnership with the United States Senate, the state
departments of education nationwide and the Department of Defense.

Numbering more than 6,000, USSYP alumni continue to excel in prominent public
service positions in all branches of government and in all career sectors. In
addition to the many featured on this site, our alumni fill the ranks in all
aspects of society.

We thank the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the leaders at the
state departments of education nationwide, and the teachers and school
counselors across the country for their pivotal roles in the student selection
process. We also thank and commend the Department of Defense for the vital and
enduring collaboration that ensures an unparalleled leadership experience.

The program’s mission shall continue as long as young people in America combine
a dedication to academic excellence with a desire to serve their country and
their communities. 

We are all proud of you and look forward to your future accomplishments.



William Randolph Hearst III
President, The Hearst Foundations


2022 WASHINGTON WEEK ONLINE AGENDA

 


SUNDAY, MARCH 6

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome orientation and meeting of Military Mentor Groups

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Live Tour:  George Washington’s Mount Vernon

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

USSYP Student Roll Call of the States

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Program Welcome, Mr. Dino Dinovitz, Executive Director of The Hearst
Foundations, and USSYP Military Mentor Roll Call of the Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Cory Gardner
(USSYP – CO 1993)
Former U.S. Senator of Colorado

 


MONDAY, MARCH 7

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Judge Robert Henry
(USSYP – OK 1971)
Former Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dr. Betty Koed
Senate Historian

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Justice Anthony Kennedy
(Retired) Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Vanita Gupta
U.S. Associate Attorney General

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Susan Collins
(USSYP – ME 1971)
Republican Co-Chair of the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program

 


TUESDAY, MARCH 8

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Carmen Romero
NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Senator Christopher Coons
Democratic Co-Chair of the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interactive Diplomacy Simulation: The Suez Canal Crisis
National Museum of American Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State

 


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel
Chairwoman, Federal Communications Commission

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Virtual Tour: 
Arlington National Cemetery

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

General Mark Milley
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Major General
David Isaacson, USA
Chief of Staff, USCYBERCOM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Ali Zaidi
(USSYP – PA 2003)
Deputy White House National Climate Advisor

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ms. Jenny Gao
(USSYP – WA 2012)
White House Senior Advisor to the Director of the Office of Science and
Technology Policy 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Michael Kikukawa
(USSYP – HI 2013)
Press Assistant, White House Office of the Press Secretary

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Secretary Pete Buttigieg
(USSYP – IN 2000)
U.S. Secretary of Transportation


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