[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION TASK FORCE

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the African American Task 
Force for its clear record of success in encouraging and acknowledging 
academic achievement by African American youth in Oakland, California.
  This month, the African American Education Task Force Held its Fifth 
Annual Awards Celebration at the ACTS Full Gospel Church in Oakland. At 
this celebration, almost 1,200 African American students from the 8th 
through 12th grades were honored for attaining grade point averages of 
3.00 or above for the 2005-2006 school year.
  These outstanding young people's accomplishments are especially 
remarkable in light of the great budgetary challenges faced by the 
State of California and the Oakland schools. I want to commend each and 
every student being honored for this outstanding accomplishment for 
understanding the importance of staying in school and the 
responsibility each individual has to take advantage of the educational 
opportunities available to him or her. By continuing to be the best 
students you can be and completing your education, you will have more 
opportunity to achieve your personal goals and our shared goal of world 
peace. Your accomplishments represent your dedication and commitment to 
achieving your goals, and I am proud of you. The skills you have 
learned and the discipline you have developed will benefit you greatly.
  I am honored to represent you in the United States House of 
Representatives, and on behalf of all the residents of California's 9th 
U.S. Congressional District, I again salute you on your exemplary 
academic performance. I am confident that in the years to come you will 
continue your record of service and success, and I wish you the very 
best in all of your future endeavors.

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