[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
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TRIBUTE TO THE 1996 GRADUATES RECOGNIZED BY THE CHALDEAN FEDERATION OF 
                                AMERICA

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate all the 
students being recognized by the Chaldean Federation of America at 
their Annual Commencement and Scholarship Program. The program is being 
held this afternoon at the Mother of God Chaldean Church in Southfield, 
MI.
  An umbrella organization of Chaldean churches and civic 
organizations, the Chaldean Federation of America devotes the majority 
of its efforts to education. The Federation encourages Chaldean youth 
not only to remain in school, but to strive for academic excellence and 
achievement. Nearly 300 Chaldean youths graduating from southeast 
Michigan high schools and 60 others who have completed their studies at 
several Michigan colleges and universities, will be recognized.
  It is becoming increasingly evident that both individual success and 
the prosperity of America depend on education. it is truly encouraging 
to know so many of these students, who in many cases are first 
generation Americans, are learning this lesson early. Because of their 
success, the Chaldean community, Michigan and the United States will 
all benefit.
  I commend the graduating class of 1996 and encourage all the 
individuals involved to remain students for life. As our future 
leaders, I wish all the graduates continued success and urge my 
colleagues to do the same.

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