[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S2387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO PIERRON TACKES

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Pierron 
Tackes for being selected as Nevada's Cherry Blossom Princess for the 
2012 Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival. Ms. Tackes is an accomplished 
and ambitious student whose unwavering commitment to the Silver State 
embodies the very essence of what Nevada's Cherry Blossom Princess 
should be.
  Ms. Tackes is an exemplary constituent, chosen by the Nevada State 
Society to represent Nevada at the National Conference of State 
Society's Cherry Blossom Princess Educational and Cultural Exchange 
Program. Nevada is proud to support one of our own as she joins young 
women from across the Nation in this educational and leadership forum 
that celebrates the enduring friendship between the United States and 
Japan. I am proud to recognize Ms. Tackes for her extensive community 
involvement, educational performance, and passion for our home State.
  I join the citizens of Nevada in congratulating Ms. Tackes on this 
accomplishment and wish her all the best during this cultural and 
educational event.

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