[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1056]
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             A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE OHIO PTA

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join with me and the 
citizens of Ohio in celebration and commemoration of the One-Hundredth 
Year of the Ohio Parent Teacher Association's service to Ohio's 
children.

       Whereas, the Ohio PTA was founded in 1901 as a branch of 
     the National Congress of Mothers to promote the education, 
     health, and safety of the children, youth, and families of 
     Ohio; and,
       Whereas, this association has sought to unite the home, 
     school, and community to ensure all children and youth have a 
     high quality education; and,
       Whereas, the Ohio PTA has grown in number to over 140,000 
     members in almost 1,000 local PTA units since its inception; 
     and,
       Whereas, the Ohio PTA has been instrumental in 
     incorporating parent involvement into the classroom, securing 
     public education, and the campaign for education for children 
     with special needs; and,
       Whereas, the Ohio PTA continues to encourage others to put 
     children first, furthering its mission for the betterment of 
     Ohio's children in ``Building the Future . . . Honoring the 
     Past;'' and,
       Therefore, I invite my colleagues to join with me and the 
     citizens of Ohio in celebration and commemoration of the One-
     Hundredth anniversary of the Ohio Parent Teacher Association.

     

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