[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        A SPECIAL SALUTE TO GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE RECIPIENTS

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, the impact of a high school education on an 
individual's personal growth and career success cannot be overlooked. I 
am pleased to rise today to salute some very outstanding individuals 
from my congressional district who recently completed the Cleveland 
Heights-University Heights Adult Basic Literacy Education Program. A 
total of 59 students were recently honored for completing the program 
and receiving their general education degrees [GED]. Their success was 
noted with a special reception and program highlighting this 
achievement.
  For the students, the graduation ceremony represented the culmination 
of many hours of hard work, dedication, and motivation. I am proud to 
note the continued support of the adult basic literacy education 
teachers and staff, and volunteers throughout the community who gave of 
their time and talents to prepare students for the rigorous GED course.
  Mr. Speaker, since its inception, the program has expanded greatly. 
Many of the graduates will now enter college, reenter the work force, 
or further their careers. Equipped with a diploma, they are now able to 
reach any goal. As a strong advocate of education, I am proud to salute 
the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Adult Basic Literacy Education 
graduates.


                   general education degree graduates

  Kevin Bernard, Toby Bick, Dorothy Blackwell, Lonzelle Booker, Laurel 
Brandstetter, Herbert Chambers, William Cheraso, Brian Conner, Elan 
Crawford, Thomas M. Deskins, David Flanik, Freddie Fleming, David 
Frank, Sterling Griggs, D'Angelo Harrison, Michelle Harrison, Brenda 
Ingram, Elizabeth John, Louis Johnson, Mary Jones, Kathy Jonke, 
Kimberly Karp, Shaun Kavinsky, Janice Lewis, Shari Lynch, Derek Manley, 
Janet McDonald, Mylon McKenzie, Brandy Miller, and Pamela Minnefee.
  Santina Moore, Rual Morgan, Kipper Nichols, Felisha Pope, George 
Presswood, David Reed, Rhonda Robinson, Vance Rouse, David Rowe, Tracy 
Salerno, Loren Segal, Raquel Smith, Chad Soble, Kelly Stallworth, Joe 
Staruch, Margaret Telford, Melissa Thomas, Brenda Thurman, Garret 
Tysse, Channelle Ward, W. Scott Wengerd, Cornelius White III, Michael 
Williams, Venston Williams, David Wilson, Jr., Shirelle Woodfolk, 
Miriam Yarmove, Bernadette Young, and Phil W. Zedner.

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