[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE TO PORTER'S DAY CARE & EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2006

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Porter's Day Care & Educational Center on the occasion of its 25th 
Anniversary.
  Porter's Day Care & Educational Center is dedicated to provide 
quality day care to infants, toddlers, pre-school children of low-
income working families, in Philadelphia.
  In 1981, Deborah Porter-Greasham's shared her dream of opening a 
daycare with her family. With their support and help of family members, 
Evelyn & Sultan Porter, Sr. (parents), Sultan Porter, Jr., Tyrone 
Porter & Darlene Porter Davis, Brenda Robinson Porter & Edward Porter, 
Deborah's dream became a reality with the opening of Porter's Day Care 
and Educational Center.
  Since the opening of Porter's Day Care & Educational Center major 
expansions over the last 25 years have taken place with the opening of 
the Broad Street Academy; a private school which emphasizes ``back to 
basic'' accelerated academic programs, which enhances values and 
socialization skills while providing an environment that stimulates 
each child to reach his/her potential, was one of numerous programs 
created to further help children. Following the opening of the Broad 
Street Academy, Porter's Youth development Program, Educational Child 
Care Center, the Latchkey Program, and a Summer Camp Program were 
implemented to better the lives of needy children.
  Porter's Day Care & Educational Center mission for improving the 
quality of life and education has continued with the opening of the 
``Journey Through Literacy'' library, housed within the 25 room campus 
with full-size playground during this year.
  I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me in 
congratulation Porter's Day Care & Educational Center, for the past 25 
years of service and dedicated commitment to the community.

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