[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Junior 
Achievement of Western Connecticut as it celebrates its 50th 
anniversary this year.
  For the past 50 years, Junior Achievement has been dedicated to 
serving over 5,000 children in my home State of Connecticut. It gives 
me great pleasure to acknowledge the accomplishments of an organization 
that recognizes the needs of today's youth.
  I am especially proud of the Junior Achievement Program's ability to 
motivate over 2,000 volunteers to participate in this year's event. We 
share the sentiment that by educating our children now, they will be 
better prepared to enter the workplace in the future.
  Again, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate Junior Achievement 
of Western Connecticut on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Junior 
Achievement has served the people of Connecticut through organized 
events such as their annual Bowl-A-Thon, which will celebrate its 11th 
anniversary on November 2. I thank Chairman Ronald J. Martin, his 
staff, and the thousands of Junior Achievement volunteers for their 
service, dedication, and contribution to the Connecticut 
community.

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