[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 1999

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Joseph School 
in St. Johns, Mich., on 75 years of serving the community. It is an 
honor to have this extraordinary school in the 4th Congressional 
District of Michigan.
  This remarkable school opened Sept. 8, 1924, with 61 students. 
Currently it draws 302 students from more than 200 area families, and 
serves kindergarten-6th students.
  Much of the success of today's education system depends on strong 
leadership from school teachers, administrators and parents, and St. 
Joseph School serves as an outstanding example. Its parents have 
devoted their precious time to ensure a quality education for their 
children. The teachers and administration of St. Joseph have had a 
tremendous impact on the lives of many students. They have promoted and 
maintained a solid system of education for countless young people over 
the past 75 years.
  I commend the staff, students and parents of St. Joseph School for 
their hard work in building an effective community for learning. 
Principal Tomi Ann Schultheiss' selfless commitment for the past seven 
years has helped prepare St. Joseph School for the 21st century. The 
focus on literacy and assurance that students obtain the essential 
skills needed for life are exemplary, and I am glad we have St. Joseph 
as an example for how we need to work to educate our children.
  I am confident that future generations of families will be able to 
count on St. Joseph School for a healthy start and a head start for 
their children. I wish the St. Joseph School the best for the future.

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