[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 98 (Thursday, June 15, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S8519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING NICHOLAS KALIKOW

 Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to offer 
congratulations to a young man from New York City who is being honored 
this coming weekend in Washington, DC. This fine young man, Nicholas 
Kalikow, will receive the coveted silver medal award in the annual 
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards given by the Alliance for Young 
Artists and Writers. The ceremony will be held at the Corcoran Gallery 
of Art on Saturday, June 17, 1995.
  I have had the privilege of knowing the parents of Nicholas Kalikow, 
Peter and Mary Kalikow, for many years. Peter is an accomplished 
businessman, philanthropist, and public servant. Recently, the Governor 
of New York appointed him to the board of the Port Authority of New 
York and New Jersey. Mary, in addition to being a caring mother, is 
deeply involved in the education of the learning disabled, serving on 
several board's dealing with this critical matter.
  I have watched Nicholas grow to his early manhood and have been 
impressed with his talent and character. In addition to his other fine 
traits, he is a fine gifted writer, as evidenced by this award.
  The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, administered by the Alliance 
for Young Artists and Writers, Inc., has recognized young artists and 
writers for their achievements in the arts since 1923. It is the 
largest and longest running program of its kind in the Nation. The 
awards program attracts entries from all 50 States. Some of our 
country's most important artists and writers, including Truman Capote 
and Joyce Carol Oates, received their first recognition from this 
program.
  Nicholas will receive the silver medal in the short story category. 
Many entries were received in this category and I am proud to say the 
Nicholas' story was selected as a winner.
  Mr. President, I want to congratulate Nicholas, his parents, sister 
Kathryn, his grandmother Juliet, and her husband Steve Levene, all of 
whom will be present at the awards ceremony. I also want to 
congratulate the sponsors of this event, many of whom are New York 
based corporations and foundations, who recognize the achievements of 
our Nation's youth.


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