[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 77 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S3951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL NEVADA STUDENTS

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize three of 
Nevada's brightest students--Caolinn Mejza, Sharon Fang, and Justin 
Joseph--for earning the prestigious title of Presidential Scholar from 
the U.S. Department of Education. Presidential scholars are chosen for 
outstanding test scores, essays, grades, and community service 
commitments.
  The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars named only 141 
scholars throughout the United States this year. Caolinn Mejza, who 
attends the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing & 
Visual Arts, Sharon Fang of Clark High School, and Justin Joseph of 
Valley High School will represent Nevada as our State's winners. Each 
Presidential scholar will receive a medallion at a ceremony on June 16 
in Washington, DC.
  While honoring these students' academic achievements, it is also 
important to recognize the value and importance of education in our 
State. We must continue to support teachers and to improve our 
education system for students at all stages. I am dedicated to 
increasing the quality of education and ensuring that every student 
graduates prepared to enter college or the workforce.
  On behalf of the residents of the Silver State, I am proud to 
recognize Caolinn, Sharon, and Justin for their accomplishments and 
their contributions to our State. They are undoubtedly some of the 
finest and most talented students in Nevada. Today, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in congratulating these exceptional young Nevadans.

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