[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
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         CONGRATULATING THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF FRESNO

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Armenian Community School of Fresno on celebrating their 24th year of 
existence at their annual banquet.
  The Armenian Community School of Fresno was opened with 24 students 
on September 12, 1977. This was the first community-wide Armenian day 
school in Fresno. Through generous donations from the Hovannissian and 
Sahatdjian Families, as well as other individuals and organizations, 
the school was able to move from the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic 
Church Sunday School room to its present location on September 8, 1980.
  The essence of the Armenian Community School is to emphasize serious 
study, to educate on social responsibility, and to lay the foundation 
for strong, healthy, moral, ethical, and spiritual values.
  The student body has grown to over 120 students. Many features have 
been added to the education program such as the Fresno County Science 
Fair, Outdoor Education Camps, a solid Physical Education program, and 
a Student Council. The students receive a bilingual curriculum, which 
helps them become model Armenian-American citizens with a strong 
appreciation and knowledge of their heritage and culture.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Armenian Community School of 
Fresno on the occasion of their 24th year anniversary. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in wishing the Armenian Community School of 
Fresno many more years of continued success.

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