[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E29]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO JOHN THOMAS DYE SCHOOL ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a truly 
remarkable educational institution in the 30th Congressional District--
the John Thomas Dye School--on its 75th anniversary.
  The John Thomas Dye School in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 
1929 by Cathryn Robberts Dye and John Thomas Dye II. Originally named 
the Brentwood Town and Country School, it opened with ten students in 
1929 at the corner of 26th Street and San Vicente Boulevard. One of 
these students was the founders' own son, John Thomas Dye III, who 
later was tragically killed while a pilot in World War II. In 1959, the 
school was renamed the John Thomas Dye School in memory of its fallen 
son.
  In 1960, the school was moved to its present campus at 1141 Chalon 
Road. The very next year, the school burned to the ground in the Bel 
Air Fire. Thanks to the dedication of its founders, and the unwavering 
and generous support of the community, the school was rebuilt in one 
year.
  Today, this independent, nonprofit school educates children from 
preschool through 6th grade. In addition to its strong academic 
program, the John Thomas Dye School places special emphasis on the 
``Five Cs'': Caring, Common Sense, Consideration, Cooperation, and 
Courtesy. Throughout its 75 year history, the school has touched the 
lives of over 1,500 graduates, thousands of parents, and an exceptional 
faculty and staff.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the John Thomas Dye 
School family on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

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