[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
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TRIBUTE TO THE 1997 GRADUATES RECOGNIZED BY THE CHALDEAN FEDERATION OF 
                                AMERICA

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  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 will be 
held June 10 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. Almost 400 Chaldean students graduating from southeast 
Michigan high schools or colleges and universities will be recognized.
  Individual success and the prosperity of America depend on education. 
It is truly encouraging to know that so many of these students, who in 
many case 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 1997 and encourage all the 
individuals involved to remain students for life. I wish all the 
graduates--our future leaders--continued success.

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