[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15619-15620]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING KELSEY TATE

 Mr. MARTINEZ. Madam President, today I recognize and 
congratulate Floridian Kelsey Tate for her outstanding work and 
achievement in the study of history, and specifically, for her award-
winning performance on Alfred Nobel.
  Each year, more than half a million students compete for recognition 
in the National History Day program. Students are given a general theme 
and the freedom to develop a presentation to present to the judges. 
This year's National History Day theme is ``Triumph and Tragedy in 
History.'' This

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exercise develops and enhances a student's abilities for critical 
thinking and problem solving skills, research and reading skills, oral 
and written communication, self-esteem and self confidence.
  Based on the quality and accuracy of their projects, this year, 
around 2,000 finalists were chosen. Of that group, 22 students were 
given the privilege of presenting their projects at the Smithsonian 
American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery here in Washington, 
DC.
  Kelsey has been selected to present her performance on ``Alfred 
Nobel: Poverty to Prizes.'' Kelsey attends Deerlake Middle School in 
Tallahassee, and her teacher is Mr. Andrew Keltner.
  History--and the teaching of its lessons--is an integral part of the 
education of future generations of Americans. I would like to commend 
the National History Day program for empowering teachers to bring 
history alive through innovative teaching methods and outside-of-the-
classroom learning opportunities. I would also like to congratulate 
again, Kelsey Tate, for her fine work.
  Kelsey, you have earned the admiration of the Sunshine State. 
Additionally, your teachers and school deserve a great deal of 
appreciation for contributing to your education.
  Congratulations on a job well done.

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