[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 71 (Monday, May 12, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     NEVADA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize four of 
Nevada's brightest students--Erika Carrera, Miguel Gonzalez, Jose 
Solorio, and Mary Tatlock--for being awarded the coveted Gates 
Millennium Scholarship.
  There are only 1,000 recipients of the Gates Millennium Scholarship 
throughout the United States each year, and the Silver State has been 
fortunate to be the home to four of them. Erika Carrera, who attends 
the Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy; Miguel Gonzalez of 
Chaparral High School; Jose Solorio of Hug High School; and Mary 
Tatlock of Las Vegas Academy will represent Nevada in this esteemed 
program. Each of these students have been awarded the opportunity to 
continue learning through higher education institutions, and I expect 
great things to come from each of them.
  These students' academic accomplishments serve to reinforce the 
important role of education in our State. As the father of four and 
husband to a lifelong teacher, ensuring that all of Nevada's students 
have access to a high-quality education is important to me. Higher 
education opens the door to more job opportunities and professional 
fulfillment, as well as increased earning power.
  I am proud to congratulate Erika, Miguel, Jose, and Mary on this 
incredible opportunity and wish them the best of luck in their future 
endeavors. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these 
exceptional young Nevadans.

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