[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 75 (Saturday, May 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PETER INDALL KNOWS HIS GEOGRAPHY

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate an 
outstanding student from my state of New Mexico, Peter Indall. Peter is 
a fourteen-year-old eighth-grade student from St. Michael's High School 
in Santa Fe who recently represented New Mexico in the 2001 National 
Geographic Bee. This is not, however, his first time to participate in 
the National Geographic Bee--Peter represented New Mexico in the 2000 
event.
  Peter is a geography enthusiast; he believes ``geography is not just 
about memorizing information--it is learning about other cultures and 
their history.'' Peter's parents, Jon and Mary Indall, credit their 
son's fifth-grade teacher, Connie Zimpleman at E.J. Martinez Elementary 
School, for inciting his son's passion to study geography. I know that 
his fifth grade teacher, as well as the rest of his instructors and 
fellow New Mexico citizens, are extremely proud of his accomplishments 
and are honored to have such a distinguished young man represent their 
state.
  I have always placed an emphasis on education, and I am so pleased 
that Peter is excelling in his studies. His achievements have brought 
much pride to his family, school and community. I wish Peter and his 
family the best as this extraordinary young man continues to shine and 
stand out.

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