[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 102 (Monday, June 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
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  HONORING KISHAN PATEL AND AJ KOLONDRA FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE WITH 
       THEIR WEBSITE AT THE 2014 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 30, 2014

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kishan 
Patel and AJ Kolondra for winning first place with their website 
entitled ``Freedom Beach: A History of the Fort Lauderdale Beach Wade-
Ins'' in the 2014 National History Day Competition.
  Kishan and AJ have exemplified a strong commitment to the important 
history of South Florida. This was clearly displayed through the 
remarkable website they created.
  I lived through the years of segregation and experienced the wade-ins 
first hand. It is great to see how far we have come through the work 
that Kishan and AJ have put on display.
  I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kishan and AJ for their 
project, and am delighted to hear of their success in the competition. 
They were both able to come to Washington, D.C. as finalists, where 
they toured the White House and U.S. Capitol.
  Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to recognize Kishan and AJ for what they 
have accomplished. Their hard work and dedication has paid off.
  I wish them both much success in their future endeavors.

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