[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1980-E1981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW YORK FOR 75 YEARS OF INSPIRING YOUNG 
                        PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Junior 
Achievement of New York as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of 
educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. 
On October 18, 1929, ten visionary women and men created an original 
organization exclusively dedicated to providing a broad appreciation of 
business to young boys and girls throughout New York City. Since its 
inception, Junior Achievement of New York has worked vigorously to help 
every student in the five boroughs of New York and on Long Island 
appreciate the value of education, and understand the free enterprise 
system.
  In its distinguished history, Junior Achievement of New York has 
inspired nearly two million kindergarten through twelfth grade 
students. This inspiration has been achieved through the dedication and 
energy of more than 65,000 volunteers from the corporate, education, 
and civic sectors of the New York community. Junior Achievement 
volunteers are amazing individuals from large, medium, and small 
businesses, from high schools, colleges, and graduate school programs. 
They are devoted parents, accomplished retirees, and caring members of 
the communities where the students they teach live and learn.
  Junior Achievement of New York has facilitated and continues to 
create business-to-school partnerships. These relationships create 
meaningful experiences that bring the real world into the classroom and 
forge valuable relationships between successful professionals

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and future business and social leaders. Thanks to volunteers' 
educational consulting, Junior Achievement of New York has been able to 
deliver dynamic, innovative educational programs that motivate, 
inspire, and equip young people to succeed.
  Junior Achievement of New York's programs prepare students for the 
workplace by encouraging exceptional academic performance, developing 
employability skills and providing career education. The programs are 
designed to foster students' desire to complete their education and 
instill in them an understanding of the vital link between staying in 
school and becoming productive citizens. Furthermore, the programs 
enhance students' abilities to attain the core skills and competencies 
necessary for success in today's workplace and marketplace. Junior 
Achievement of New York's curriculum serves as a building block to help 
achieve the goals of the New York City and State education systems and 
produce bright, motivated entrepreneurs to build a better future for 
the city and State.
  I salute Junior Achievement of New York, its mission and the 
commendable volunteers, teachers, and students who have been a part of 
its 27-year history. On its platinum anniversary, I applaud the impact 
this educational organization has had on the students of New York. 
Moreover, I confidently endorse the future success Junior Achievement 
of New York will have as it continues to inspire young people to be 
successful.

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