[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
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                             HOME EDUCATION

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                             HON. ROY BLUNT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join the Missouri State 
Senate and Missouri House of Representatives in support of home 
education. The Missouri General Assembly has designated the first week 
of May as Home Education Week. Missouri is looked to as a leader 
nationwide in home education movement.
  Home education in Missouri has enjoyed considerable success in recent 
years because of the tremendous support received from countless 
citizens who realize the significance of family participation in the 
education process. Home education allows parents to ensure that the 
positive character traits and moral values instilled in their children 
at home are reinforced by the educational process.
  Home education is successful and history proves it. Since the 
founding of America many famous Americans have been home educated. That 
list includes George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Booker T. 
Washington, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mark 
Twain and Sandra Day O'Conner. Home education is practiced by over 
4,600 citizens of Missouri.
  Without hesitation, I thank each parent who is at home teaching their 
child the skills they will need to succeed in the competitive world we 
live in today. I hope that my colleagues will join me today to let you 
know that your efforts are generally appreciated.

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