[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1224]
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     LITTLE WONDERS OF THE WORLD: WINNERS OF THE ART OF COOPERATION

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to highlight the great 
achievement of Ms. Shadia Borum, president and CEO of the Little 
Wonders of the World, Inc., and the 10 young talented wonders of Public 
School 137, located at 121 Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. On May 30, 
1997, each of these children received $1,000 in U.S. savings bonds held 
in trust until their 18th birthday or entrance into college.
  Little Wonders of the World, Inc., is the only organization of it's 
kind; a Brooklyn based, not for profit 501(c)(3) education management 
company. The purpose of this organization is to raise children's 
educational standards and to uplift their self-esteem by increasing 
their opportunities for intellectual growth. This organization's 
dedication to children is exemplified by its development of educational 
programs, the organization of special events and creation of 
motivational contests for inner-city school children between the ages 
of 4-12 years of age in grades K-6.
  Little Wonders of the World, Inc., created ``The Art of Cooperation 
Contest.'' This contest is a motivation contest, open to children in 
third, forth, and fifth grades, that promotes cooperative behavior 
between the children, teachers, and family. The goal of this contest is 
to have all the participants develop their own successful method of 
cooperation through poetry, art of essay. This year's winners are: 
Chinae Albritton, Wesley Bankes, Christin Barratt, Crystal Brown, 
Crystal Foster, Crystal Hawley, Kenneth Jenkins, Chanelle Lugo, Luis 
Ortiz, and Roberto Ortiz.
  I am delighted that the Little Wonders of the World, Inc., is 
available to the young children of Brooklyn. I commend Ms. Shadia Borum 
and Little Wonders of the World, Inc., for its vision and execution in 
developing this outstanding service center.

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