[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING MIDDLE SCHOOL 141

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Middle School 141 is celebrating its 40th 
anniversary of teaching the young people of Bronx County. In that time 
thousands of students have learned in a benign, education friendly 
environment, taught by caring teachers and principals. From the 
beginning the school administration insisted on the involvement of 
parents and it is most likely this which gave the school its ability to 
reach it students.
  The education of our children is perhaps society's most important 
function. Middle School 141 has fulfilled this obligation for these 40 
years.
  MS141 opened with 600 students, in grades five through eight and two 
kindergarten classes. Today the school's enrollment is 1,500. Our 
future is written in their faces. I proudly congratulate the graduates, 
students and faculty for their glorious contribution to our society.

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