[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1852]
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                     TRIBUTE TO COURT STREET SCHOOL

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to an open 
house celebration for the Court Street School Education Community 
Center, Inc. [CSSECC] in Freehold, NJ.
  The Court Street School was established in 1915 for the sole purpose 
of educating the African-American children in the area. The school 
remained open until 1974. In April 1990, the CSSECC began the planning 
and renovation of the school. Now, the CSSECC is ready to open the 
doors of this historical landmark for the entire Freehold community to 
see. This new community center will provide needed programs and support 
to area youth and their families.
  Community centers, like the one in Freehold, are important 
infrastructures that help facilitate a stronger, compassionate 
community. It is in this spirit that the CSSECC has stated its mission: 
``To inspire hope in our children with a team of parents, teachers, 
volunteers, and CSSECC support staff, singularly dedicated to instill 
in each child the belief that he or she is a unique gift of perfect 
love.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to announce the Open House Celebration 
for the new Court Street School Education Community Center on Saturday, 
September 27, 1997.

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