[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           NEW MEXICO STUDENTS' NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROJECT

 Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, today I recognize the notable 
work of New Mexico middle school students Elyse Burlingame, Gabrielle 
Sanchez, Michelle Foley-Shea, Ciara Siebuhr and Crystle Krueger on 
their impressive history project titled ``Margaret Sanger: Woman 
Rebel.'' Their project highlights the determination and important 
achievements of Margaret Sanger, a strong advocate for a woman's right 
to family planning services. The achievement of these young scholars 
has been recognized through the project's selection as one of the 
projects that will be displayed at the National Museum of American 
History, today, June 12, 2002. Their project was chosen out of more 
than half a million projects submitted by students across the nation as 
being an outstanding work that reflects this year's National History 
Day theme, ``Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.'' Not only does 
the work of these students capture the story of an important figure in 
history, it also goes beyond the story itself and brilliantly 
interprets the effects Margaret Sanger had on American society in a 
very useful way. Their ability to go beyond their research in this way 
demonstrates the attributes of true scholars. Their work reflects an 
excellent understanding of historical context, as well as intellectual 
and social setting. These students also demonstrate great intellectual 
maturity by presenting the historical struggle of Margaret Sanger using 
a variety of viewpoints that allow for a better reflection of history. 
It is a great honor for these students, as well as for the entire state 
of New Mexico, to have their project displayed in the National Museum 
of American History in our nation's capital. I would like to 
congratulate Ms. Burlingame, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Foley-Shea, Ms. Siebuhr, 
and Ms. Krueger on their hard work and the well deserved recognition of 
their project.

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