[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
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         A TRIBUTE TO PATRICK KOSKE-McBRIDE AND IRENE SORENSON

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine achievement of Patrick Koske-McBride, an eighth 
grade student from Home Street Middle School in Bishop, CA. Patrick was 
a recent competitor in the National History Day Competition (June 13-
17) at the University of Maryland. The competition involved students 
from across the United States who submitted projects on this year's 
theme: ``Science, Technology, Invention in History''
  Patrick qualified for the national competition by first winning 
California State History Day competitions at the county and state 
levels. His essay, ``Evolution, an Idea of Change: How Darwin's Theory 
of Evolution Impacted Our World,'' investigated Darwin's life, his 
writings and the impact those writings have had on science, religion 
and society.
  Patrick's outstanding accomplishments were undoubtedly guided by the 
leadership of his teacher, Mrs. Irene Sorenson. Irene is a past winner 
of the Richard Farrell Award from the National History Day as the 1996 
Teacher of Merit. Also in 1995, 1996 and 1998, Irene has sent students 
to the national competition. Clearly, the dedication of young students 
like Patrick, and the guidance of teachers like Irene Sorenson, make 
our public school system the finest in the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in recognizing 
Patrick Koske-McBride for his fine accomplishment. To say the least, 
his fine work is admired by all of us. I'd also like to commend Irene 
Sorenson for her fine leadership and her devotion to such remarkable 
educational standards. Students like Patrick and instructors like Irene 
set a fine example for us all and it is only appropriate that the House 
pay tribute to them both today.

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