[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2333]
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            HONORING PHI DELTA KAPPA FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise to honor the Southern 
Connecticut State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa on their 25th 
anniversary. Phi Delta Kappa members provide a variety of services to 
promote and improve education in our community.
  Members of this successful international organization are Connecticut 
educators who are continually active in the education arena and 
dedicated to the ideals of service, research, and leadership. They are 
teachers, principals, administrators and superintendents--people who 
are with kids every day, who have given their all to ensuring that our 
children have the best start in life.
  On October 3, 1973, one hundred and twenty charter members were 
initiated into the newly formed chapter of Phi Delta Kappa at Southern 
Connecticut State University. Twenty-five years later, I am proud to 
say, this chapter has grown to nearly 500 members strong. It is these 
individuals, and all that they contribute, which make the Connecticut 
school system a success. Membership in this fraternity is recognition 
of the contributions to education made by our educators. I commend the 
members of the Southern Connecticut State University Chapter for all 
the work they have done in order to guarantee that our children will 
develop the skills they will need to build a successful future.
  On behalf of the parents, students, and the residents of Connecticut, 
I thank you for your good work. It is for 25 years of dedicated and 
distinguished service of all members of the Southern Connecticut State 
University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa that I am proud to stand and 
recognize their achievements today.

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