[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO IVYMOUNT SCHOOL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the Blue Ribbon 
Award given to the Ivymount School in Rockville, MD, my Congressional 
District. This national award focuses on schools of remarkable 
leadership, vision and vitality. It is my pleasure to congratulate the 
faculty, students, and parents at Ivymount on this prestigious award. 
Ivymount continues its high standards of excellence, receiving this 
award for the second time in 5 years.
  Ivymount serves the greater Washington area, concentrating on those 
children with developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities. 
Director Shari Gelman, Assistant Director Lillian R. Davis, and a 
nurturing staff provide a quality education to students whose needs 
cannot be met in the public school system. Ivymount works as a 
nonprofit day school for children referred from public schools.
  Catering to each child's individual needs, the school's 
administrators nurture the personal growth of each student. Counselors, 
therapists, doctors, and special education teachers combine resources 
to best serve each child. The ultimate goal of Ivymount is for students 
to build independence in preparation for life in the community.
  Beyond caring for students, Ivymount serves parents and the community 
at large. Support for the families of Ivymount students through 
counseling, medical consultations, and other available resources helps 
them provide for each child's future. Ivymount offers numerous programs 
for the benefit of the community. Sharing the school's knowledge and 
experience helps all those in the area of special education.
  I commend Ivymount School's dedication to serving those most in need 
with conscientious and dedicated service. Schools like Ivymount provide 
much needed leadership and support. It is a great pleasure to recognize 
Ivymount for their continuing success.

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