[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MARY BARDEN

 Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I rise today to pay special tribute 
to Mary Barden, as she is recognized for her scholastic achievements on 
National History Day.
  Mary, a student at Coventry High School in Coventry, RI, was one of 
17 students chosen out of a half million across America, to display and 
present her history project at the Smithson-
ian's National Museum of American History. Mary's project is titled 
``Cesar Chavez: Understanding the Chicano Farmworkers Need for 
Justice.'' The National History Day program allows students to create 
exhibits, documentaries, and performances, by using their critical 
thinking and research skills in the subject of history.
  I strongly support the National History Day program. A basic 
knowledge of history is essential for our Nation's children to become 
informed participants in our democracy, and this national observance 
promotes history education in Rhode Island and throughout the Nation. 
This year, National History Day celebrates its 25th anniversary as a 
national organization.
  I congratulate Mary as she is honored for her presentation, and 
commend her for her dedication and commitment. I join with the citizens 
of Rhode Island in wishing Mary well in all her future 
endeavors.

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