[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 77 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5947-S5948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

 Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, I rise in support of the National 
History Day program. A basic knowledge of history is essential for our 
Nation's children to become active participants in our democracy, and 
National History Day is promoting history education in Minnesota and 
throughout the Nation. National History Day empowers teachers to 
improve history education so that every student will have historical 
knowledge and skills to contribute to the public good of our Nation. 
The National History Day program also allows students to create 
exhibits, documentaries and performances, by using their critical 
thinking and research skills in the subject of history.

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  It brings me great pleasure to pay special tribute to Emily Brown, as 
she is recognized for her scholastic achievements in National History 
Day.
  Emily is a student at Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear Lake, 
MN, and was one of 12 students chosen from across America to display 
and present her history project at the White House Visitors Center on 
June 15. Emily's project is titled ``The Iron Jawed Angel: Alice Paul 
takes a stand for women's right to vote.''
  I congratulate Emily as she is honored for her presentation and 
commend her for her dedication and commitment. I join with the citizens 
of Minnesota in wishing Emily well in all her future endeavors.

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