[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1189-E1190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th 
anniversary of the Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School. The 
school is a pillar of academic excellence in Brooklyn, New York. It is 
a true privilege to acknowledge the great strides Poly Prep has made 
over the years since it first opened its doors in 1854.
  Since its inception as the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic 
Institute, the Polytechnic

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Preparatory Country Day School has immersed its students in outstanding 
academic programs and provided a strong, supportive community. Like New 
York City, the school has opened its doors to students from all over 
the world, representing an array of cultures, languages and traditions. 
That commitment to diversity speaks volumes about Poly Prep's 
illustrious history.
  The school's 150th anniversary provides a hallmark for reflection on 
Poly Prep's tireless efforts to provide a diverse and educationally 
sound environment which has led its students to academic success. 
Therefore, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I 
congratulate the Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School on the 
occasion of its 150th anniversary--its Sesquicentennial--for its 
efforts toward educational excellence and providing an environment that 
is as diverse and rich in experience and tradition as New York City 
itself.

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