[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMEMORATING NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the 
National History Day program. A basic knowledge of history is essential 
for our Nation's children to become informed 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.
  As Representative to the citizens of the 4th Congressional District 
of Minnesota, it brings me great pleasure to pay special tribute to 
Emily Brown, on this date, June 15, 2006, as she is recognized for her 
scholastic achievements in National History Day.
  Emily Brown, a student at Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear 
Lake, was one of twelve students chosen out of hundreds of thousands 
across America, to display and present her project at the White House. 
Emily will be presenting her project on Alice Paul. Alice Paul took a 
stand against a president to secure women's right to vote: she was the 
first to picket outside the White House. She later had to take a stand 
against other women leaders and against the American public who told 
her to stop picketing during WWI. The National History Day program 
allows students to create exhibits, documentaries and performances, by 
using their critical thinking and research skills in the subject of 
history.
  I congratulate Emily and commend her for her dedication and 
commitment. I join with Emily's family, friends and teachers in wishing 
Emily well in all her future endeavors.

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