[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 88 (Friday, June 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MORGAN ARANDA

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 12, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Morgan 
Aranda, a student of Newberry Academy in Chicago. She has come to 
Washington, D.C. this week to compete in the 2009 National History Day 
Contest at the University of Maryland.
  National History Day was started in 1974 with the intent of improving 
the historical literacy and research skills of junior high and high 
school aged children. Despite its name, National History Day has a 
variety of programs year-round, including its week-long national 
contest in which Morgan is a chosen participant. With the guidance and 
support of countless parents, teachers and friends, 500,000 students 
are able to participate in National History Day events annually. As 
Morgan and her fellow young historians would likely agree, the National 
History Day's motto, ``it's not just a day, it's an experience,'' rings 
true.
  Morgan has been selected to represent Illinois for her junior 
individual performance entitled ``Alexander Polikoff and the Fight for 
Fair Housing.'' Her work is the culmination of many hours of research 
and multiple public performances. Morgan's dedication, discipline and 
talent are undeniable.
  I'm honored to recognize Morgan and her achievements as a young 
historian. What she has accomplished already in her life are the 
beginnings of a bright and successful future and I wish her the best of 
luck at the competition and onward.

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