[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 13 (Thursday, February 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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          NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS WEEK, FEBRUARY 7-11, 1994

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                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 1994

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
school counselors who spend their days working with America's children. 
School counselors do so many important things for our Nation's youth. 
They work with parents, teachers, and principals to help create a 
positive school climate in which children can learn and prosper.
  School counselors assure that the schools have a coordinated team 
effort to address the various needs of all the students. They assist 
children in developing self-esteem, which in turn fosters the 
motivation necessary for learning. Counselors help identify those 
children who are developmentally disabled or disadvantaged and are in 
need of special programs.
  These professionals help our kids develop their educational, social, 
career, and personal strengths and help them to become productive 
citizens. School counselors provide essential expertise in our schools 
to create a positive educational experience. In recognition of their 
important work in education today, this week has been named National 
School Counselors Week. I want to personally thank all of our Nation's 
school counselors for the work you have done for America's kids, their 
families, and our schools.

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