[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
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               CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE ILLINOIS PTA

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                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the members of the Illinois 
PTA, and celebrate the 100th, anniversary of this extraordinary 
organization. Tuesday, May 30, 2000, will mark 100 years of partnership 
between the dedicated parents and teachers from across the great state 
of Illinois.
  The Illinois PTA is invested in improving the quality of education 
and opening the doors of opportunity for all students. From our largest 
cities to our smallest towns, the PTA is working to ensure that each 
student has the resources needed to succeed and is provided with a 
safe, healthy environment in which to flourish.
  We must make a commitment to helping the members of the Illinois PTA 
and parents, teachers, and students from across the country, by 
providing them with the tools they need to do their jobs. We know that 
the greatest investment we can make in our youth is to provide them 
with a quality education. In this time of economic prosperity, we can 
afford to make a long overdue investment in public education. I hope 
you will join me in the effort to bring quality teachers, smaller class 
sizes, greater accountability, and modern schools to American 
communities. The time is now.
  I commend the tireless efforts of the members of the Illinois PTA and 
express my deepest gratitude for their noble work. I wish them 
continued success in the years to come.

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