[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 149 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF MAYWOOD

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                         HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 1997

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Memorial School 
of Maywood, NJ, a recipient of the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award.
  To the Memorial School, I extend my sincere congratulations for its 
commitment to education and excellence. The students and faculty should 
feel a tremendous amount of pride for their diligence, outstanding 
demeanor and teamwork. While the students exhibit a desire for 
learning, their quest for knowledge is enhanced by the curriculum and 
extraordinary instruction at the Memorial School. The award could not 
have been achieved without strong leadership, especially that of Mr. 
Lex Greenwood, principal of the Memorial School. I also want to 
congratulate all of the parents of the Memorial School children. 
Parental involvement creates an atmosphere of support for both children 
and faculty. Both parents and teachers plant the seeds in our young 
people for intellectual fruition while helping children to believe in 
themselves.
  I understand the importance of education for all American children. 
Before I was elected as the representative of the Ninth Congressional 
District, I told the people of Bergen and Hudson counties that 
education would be a priority for me in Congress. Please know that I 
have maintained that commitment. A quality education for every American 
child opens the gateway to a lifetime of opportunities. And the 
Memorial School of Maywood, NJ serves as an exemplary learning 
institution for Bergen County, the Ninth Congressional District, the 
State of New Jersey, and the United States.
  As a recipient of the Blue Ribbon Award, the Memorial School reflects 
the aims of President Clinton's GOALS 2000 by exhibiting academic 
excellence and by providing examples of outstanding programs and 
practices. The Blue Ribbon Award officially recognizes that the 
Memorial School has an outstanding teaching and student environment, 
curriculum, teaching faculty, leadership, parent and community support, 
in addition to organizational vitality. Recognition at a local, State 
and national level will enable the Memorial School to serve as a model 
learning institution. Such increased exposure not only makes the 
Memorial School a microcosm of learning excellence, but boosts public 
confidence, along with parental and community involvement.
  Once again, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Memorial 
School and look forward to working with the school in the future.

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