(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congressman Dennis Moore (Third District-KS) recently introduced a resolution to promote geography education and honor 2004 National Geographic Bee winner Andew Wojtanik of Overland Park. On May 26, 2004, Andrew won the 16th Annual National Geographic Bee when he correctly answered a question about the Khyber Pass in Northern Pakistan.

“I congratulate Andrew on his remarkable achievement,” Moore said. “Unfortunately, many students in the United States receive only a minimal amount of geography education during their educational careers. That’s why I introduced a resolution to focus attention on the need for geographic literacy and its important role in our children’s education.”

H.Res. 804, introduced on September 28, acknowledges the commitment of the National Geographic Society to geography education and recognizes the need to improve geography education in the United States, in addition to applauding Andrew Wojtanik’s outstanding accomplishment.

“Andrew’s comprehensive knowledge of geography is quite exceptional and probably even exceeds that of many members of Congress,” Moore said. “If we are to continue our efforts to develop the most educated citizenry in the world, we must closely examine how we educate our youngest citizens about the world. I hope that my colleagues in Congress will join me in my effort to improve geography education for our children.”

Current cosponsors of Moore’s resolution include Representatives Jim Ryun and Jerry Moran, as well as Representatives Major Owens, Earl Blumenauer, and Max Burns.