[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 88 (Tuesday, July 7, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S7606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SHERRIE M. SUZUKI

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Sherrie M. 
Suzuki of Hawaii Baptist Academy in Hawaii for winning first place in 
the 11th Annual National Peace Essay state-level competition. More than 
5,000 participants from various countries around the world, including 
the United States and U.S. territories entered this contest. Each 
student wrote on issues concerning war crimes and human rights 
violations in various international conflicts.
  Miss Suzuki's essay entitled, ``Cleansing the Wounds of War'', sheds 
light on an ongoing issue concerning how war criminals should be 
brought to justice. Her solution examines the United Nations' tribunal 
expected to be permanently implemented in 1998. She writes ``an 
international tribunal is one logical solution'' to the problem of 
making war criminals pay for their atrocities. Her essay discusses the 
positive outcomes of the Nuremberg trials and the negative effects of 
Rwanda's mistakes.
  Mr. President, it is inspiring to witness the active role that young 
people play in enhancing their understanding about peace relations. Ms. 
Suzuki is proof that young students today are getting more involved in 
activities that address peacemaking issues. I am proud that Ms. Suzuki 
has received such a prestigious award. Her determination to expand her 
knowledge of peace and conflicts that arise in a changing global 
environment is admirable. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a 
young woman of outstanding potential and achievement.

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