Avcré Carsox ‘October 30, 2015 Dear Friends, It isa pleasure to welcome everyone to this special assembly hosted by IPS School #51, Bright House Networks, and Net Literacy. These partners have committed to close the digital 4ivide in our community through the Connect 2 Compete program, and its my honor to ‘thank them on behalf ofthe 7® Congressional District of Indiana and to join them in celebrating the winners of the Intemet Safety Contest! ‘Technology plays an important and valuable role in our everyday lives, but as you have learned through the program, this tool must be used carefully and safely to ensue positive ‘outcomes. I commend each ofthe scholars who participated in the Inernet Safety Contest and extend special congratulations to the 25 winners and the top finalists. As you celebrate ‘this exiting milestone, don’t forget to share what you have leamed with others so that they ‘t00 can safely utilize technology. ‘Tm honored to serve such an engaged and proactive community. Keep up the incredible ‘work, a5 I'm eager to hear of the amazing things to come of Connectto Compete, and the ‘great young scholars of IPS School #51. Enjoy the assembly! Sincerely, Ke ‘Andre Carson Member of Congress