[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
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      HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEST SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
40th Anniversary of West Springfield Elementary located in Springfield, 
Virginia.
  West Springfield Elementary, like all Fairfax County public schools, 
has a commitment to excellence, and the students, parents, and staff of 
West Springfield are all dedicated to having each student reach their 
highest potential. To kick off the celebration of their 40th year of 
excellence, tonight the WSES students will perform a night of patriotic 
music. The program is entitled ``Songs of America'', and each grade 
level will perform a song, and the school ensemble will close the 
night's celebration. In addition, on May 31st, the school will hold an 
open house to reunite old friends and enjoy art displays and 
refreshments.
  West Springfield Elementary School's commitment to excellence has 
extended outside the classroom and into the community. For the second 
year, West Springfield Elementary is holding its Wellness Walk on April 
5th to benefit Sickle Cell Anemia. Last year's walk raised funds for 
lymphoma research. In addition, the school has a chess club, and a 
Just-Say-No Club in which fourth and fifth graders promote ways to 
resist negative peer pressure. The parents, teachers, and staff of the 
West Springfield Elementary community get involved in various 
activities including the Fun Fair, which raises money for the school, 
and BINGO nights which allow the school community to gather for a night 
of fun.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the West Springfield 
Elementary School faculty and staff for the immeasurable contributions 
that they have made to the community by shaping today's youth and 
tomorrow's future. I congratulate the school on its many successes over 
the last 40 years, and I wish it more successful years in the future. I 
ask that my colleagues join me in applauding this outstanding and 
distinguished school.

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