[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5362]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    10TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROJECT REAL

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to honor the 10th anniversary of 
Project Real. Project Real will formally celebrate over 10 years of 
teaching Nevada students the importance of the law and giving them the 
tools they need to prevent crime.
  Since 2005, Project Real has met the challenge of teaching Nevada 
students from kindergarten through high school about the principles of 
democracy, law, and the responsibilities of citizenship. The 
organization is working to bring law and civic education back into 
Nevada's classrooms by providing programs that give students of all 
ages the opportunity to learn about our judicial system. Project Real 
takes pride in ensuring that students are positive contributors to the 
communities in which they reside.
  Since its inception, the organization has also been a strong 
supporter of academic programs that allow children to gain a better 
understanding of our judicial system. Working closely with the State 
bar of Nevada, Project Real prepares Nevada's children to become 
involved, participating citizens who understand their responsibilities 
and rights. These programs not only encourage students to act with 
integrity, but also foster connections between students and legal 
professionals.
  I applaud executive director Tom Kovach and his team for strong 
leadership in an important organization for children throughout the 
State. I am pleased that through your and other's selfless efforts, 
incalculable numbers of students and communities have been positively 
affected by Project Real. I would like to recognize Irwin Molasky and 
Sam Lionel, as well. It was because of their vision for children in 
Nevada to become responsible citizens that they founded Project Real. 
This organization is an invaluable part of communities throughout the 
State, and I would like to extend my best wishes for continued success.

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