[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
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                    TRIBUTE TO JACKSON STREET SCHOOL

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great joy to 
extend my congratulations to the second grade ``Peace Class'' at the 
Jackson Street School in Northampton, Massachusetts. This class is the 
recipient of the League of Women Voters Award in conjunction with the 
National Student/Parent Mock Election. The award is presented to 
schools and organizations that contribute to increasing parent and 
community participation in the Mock Election and/or in the actual 
election process.
  During the recent elections, the class organized a voter registration 
drive and registered about thirty-six new voters. On the eve of 
Election Day, the students held a candlelight vigil at City Hall 
encouraging people to vote by singing and holding handmade signs 
reading ``Vote For Me Until I Can'' and ``Voting Is Your Right.''
  As a former educator, I am pleased to learn of young people going 
above and beyond the call to enhance their civic duties. I am honored 
to represent such outstanding individuals and I join with the citizens 
of the Second Congressional District in offering a most heartfelt 
congratulation to the second grade ``Peace Class'' at the Jackson 
Street School for being the recipient of this prestigious award.

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