Madam President. a few months ago. the American Immigration Lawyers Association held its second annual essay contest. entitled "Celebrate America" for fifth grade children across the country. The children were asked to write essays on the subject. "Why I am Glad America is a Nation of Immigrants." Thousands of children entered the contest. and I congratulate all the participants. Five winners were selected. and were judged by a panel that included our colleague Senator ABRAHAM. Washington State Governor Gary Locke. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page. and myself. The winner of this years contest is Jaclyn Mals. from Decatur Classical School in Chicago. who wrote about her greatgrandfathers immigrant experience. In addition. four other students were honored for their essaysTony Kudron of Livonia. MI.
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