[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 183 (Friday, November 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO KATIE C. LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING 
                              SUPPORT DAY

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                          HON. EVA M. CLAYTON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 1995

  Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, today I take great pride in paying tribute 
to a great educator, her staff and students. November 16, 1995, was 
National Education Funding Support Day, and I had the great pleasure of 
visiting the Katie C. Lewis Elementary School located at 300 Bryant 
Street in northwest Washington, DC.
  Mr. Speaker, in this day and age of drastic educational budget cuts 
and the deluge of bad news about our education system, it was a great 
pleasure to spend time with students and faculty that are interested, 
motivated, and excited about education.
  The principal, Joyce L. Thompson, showed great pride in her school, 
her students, faculty and their well-being. Although the school sits in 
the midst of a neighborhood that is plagued by drugs and violence, when 
you step inside the doors of Katie C. Lewis Elementary School you find 
a haven of caring and concern. The hallways are clean, the rooms are 
brightly decorated, and the children are happy to be at school and are 
engaged in the learning process.
  The sight of so many bright-eyed students eager to absorb the lessons 
of the day and teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching is in stark 
contrast to the images we get of schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to have participated in such an important 
event as National Education Funding Support Day and even more delighted 
with the opportunity to spend time in the company of Principal Thompson 
and the staff and students of the Katie C. Lewis Elementary School.

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