[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 105 (Monday, June 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1326-E1327]
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                         SALUTE TO DAVID MATSA

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 1995

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to recognize the 
academic achievements of David A. Matsa. This talented young man won an 
honorable mention in the 1995 Young Scholars Contest sponsored by the 
New York Council for the Humanities.
  Started in 1993 by the council, this essay contest is an effort to 
promote an awareness of the humanities at the secondary school level of 
education. Each student is required to write a research paper with a 
humanitarian theme which changes on a yearly basis. This

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years theme, entitled ``A Life Worth Knowing,'' was dedicated to the 
life of a historical figure.
  David A. Matsa, a student at White Plains High School in New York, 
wrote an essay that embodied the life of Louis D. Brandeis. His essay, 
titled ``Louis D. Brandeis: Social Reformer,'' proved to the council 
that David had carefully researched and learned to understand the 
significance people have in shaping their own worlds. The prize, $500, 
hopefully will be used to further Mr. Matsa's education.
  Mr. Speaker, I close with a salute to David A. Matsa for his 
intellectual achievements, and the bright promise that his future 
holds.

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