Congressional Recognition of Student Essay Contest Winner
May 12, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Myron Sidie | $1,750 | CEO | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento | $1,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | National Women's Political Caucus Sacramento PAC | $1,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Kathryn Phillips | $500 | Director | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Rice for Supervisor 2020 | Marita Daly | $300 | retired | Mar 2020 |
| Katie Rice for Supervisor 2020 | Katie Beacock | $250 | Realtor | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | King Smith | $250 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Rice for Supervisor 2020 | Robert Kennedy | $250 | Instructor | Aug 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | R. Daniel Hood | $250 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Rice for Supervisor 2020 | Peter Lechowick | $250 | Management Consulting | Sep 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Harold M. Thomas | $250 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Ashley Lanham | $250 | Educator | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Jacob Regalado | $250 | Political Director | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Michelle Pariset | $200 | Policy Advocate | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Knight | Katie Knight | $200 | Ins Agt | Mar 2026 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | John P Hickey | $200 | Retired | Feb 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Mohammad Kashmiri | $200 | Area Coordinator | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Paul Terry | $150 | Analyst | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Valenzuela for Sacramento City Council 2020 | Patricia J Johnson | $100 | RN | Jan 2020 |
| Katie Rice for Supervisor 2024 | Belle Cole | $100 | consultant | Jul 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This document serves as an official record of a local student's essay being recognized by a member of Congress, with no direct changes to federal law, funding, or public policy.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Students in Utah's Fourth District
Students were invited to participate in an essay contest sponsored by their congressional representative.
Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Representative Burgess Owens hosted an essay contest for students in Utah's Fourth Congressional District.
- The contest was held in the fall of 2025 as part of the America 250 initiative.
- Students were asked to answer the question: 'What does America mean to me?'
- The winning essay was written by a high school senior named Katie.
- The essay was formally entered into the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026.
Why It Matters
This document serves as an official record of a local student's essay being recognized by a member of Congress, with no direct changes to federal law, funding, or public policy.
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