[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 87 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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                      TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY GILBERT

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brittany 
Gilbert, who had the great honor of presenting her exhibit, ``John 
James Audubon: The American Woodsman Taking a Stand,'' at the 
Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery before the National 
History Day contest. Brittany, a student at North Kingstown High 
School, and 18 other students were chosen out of more than 2,000 
participating finalists.
  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. 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 Rbode Island 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.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Brittany, and may she have continued success in all her future 
endeavors.

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