[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 102 (Friday, July 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE STUDENTS OF MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S GATE PROGRAM

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
the students of Mariposa Elementary School's Gifted and Talented 
Education, GATE, program in Mariposa, California. For the past two 
years, the students involved in the GATE program have researched and 
photographed the historic storefronts of Mariposa. They have used their 
research to produce postcards that storekeepers give out free to 
tourists.
  Not only have these students educated themselves about Mariposa, they 
have become stewards of the town's history. Their work ensures that the 
history of Mariposa will live for yet another generation, just as it 
has for over 150 years. The students have engaged local historians who 
have passed on their expertise and extensive knowledge of local 
history. They are even taking their project worldwide by hosting their 
photographs on the school's Web site. The students of Mariposa 
Elementary have taught us all an important lesson: to value and protect 
your local history.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
students of Mariposa Elementary valuing and protecting their local 
history.

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