[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO LINDA MITCHELL

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                          HON. FLOYD H. FLAKE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 1997

  Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, Linda Mitchell was honored as the Lutheran 
Schools Association Administrator of the Year for Metropolitan New York 
and New Jersey. Ms. Mitchell is a lifelong resident of Queens, NY, and 
in response to the need for a successful learning environment she 
founded Holy Trinity Community School in 1976. As principal of the 
school, she has committed her efforts to provide children with a 
quality education funded on solid moral teaching. She has also worked 
hard to increase the school's relationship with the Holy Trinity 
Lutheran Church. This effort has motivated the school to adopt positive 
themes like ``Do the Right Thing'' and ``Zero Tolerance.'' These themes 
steer children away from negativity and encourage them to eliminate 
physical aggression, while stressing the importance of learning values. 
She is particularly committed to creating an accepting environment for 
children who have been unsuccessful in other school settings.
  In addition to her role as principal of HTCS, Ms. Mitchell serves on 
the Hillis Park Gardens Board, the Community Board 12, the 103d 
Precinct Community Council, and the board of the Greater Jamaica 
Community Coalition. She has received additional awards for service to 
her community, where she is recognized for her active involvement in 
local affairs. Linda Mitchell is a model citizen for all Americans. She 
is intent on serving her community in every way, and demonstrates how 
we, as individuals, can improve the status of our communities. I 
commend Ms. Mitchell for her service, acknowledge her for her 
excellences, and join with all of those honoring her as an outstanding 
individual.

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