[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1272]
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HONORING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ON THEIR 35TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 1997

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Junior 
Achievement of south central Pennsylvania on their 35th anniversary. 
This evening many business leaders, educators, students and families 
will gather for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Excellence and Hall 
of Fame.
  Junior Achievement has provided great opportunity to students by 
helping them learn the basic principles of business and competition, 
thereby creating the most skilled and competitive work force ensuring 
America continues as a leader in the world marketplace. They have 
fostered partnerships in the community and provided a real link between 
the classroom and the business community by giving students hands-on 
experience and the chance to work with professionals.
  I am also pleased to honor a close friend, Jacqueline Summers, who 
has been instrumental in making Junior Achievement the quality 
organization it is. Jackie is a special person whose hard work and 
determination ensures excellence in everything she does.
  I would like to recognize the chairman of the board, Robert 
Herzberger. Mr. Herzberger is the executive vice president of York 
Federal Savings and Loan. His knowledge and expertise has fostered the 
great success Junior Achievement has had in developing partnerships 
between business and education.
  Mr. Speaker, this year two business and community leaders from 
Pennsylvania's 19th Congressional District will be inducted into the 
Hall of Fame. I am pleased to announce that Phillip H. Gladfelter II 
and Henry D. Schmidt will be the very first inductees. These gentlemen 
were the founders of Junior Achievement of south central Pennsylvania. 
Their vision and dedication has enabled thousands of young people to 
have access to the American dream.
  What started out with 300 students in 1961 has grown to serve nearly 
9,000 students from grades kindergarten through 12 in south central 
Pennsylvania. As chairman of the House Committee on Education and the 
Workforce, I am extremely proud to honor and celebrate this example of 
excellence. Junior Achievement has been a tremendous success and is 
well deserving of special recognition.

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