[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2185]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT CECILIA SCHOOL

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the floor of the U.S. 
House of Representatives to recognize Saint Cecilia's School, located 
in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, as it celebrates 100 years of academic 
excellence. This institution has served the educational needs of 
countless students in the community, and it is with great pleasure that 
I recognize its strident efforts on this momentous occasion.
  Since its inception, Saint Cecilia's has fostered both the 
intellectual and spiritual development of local students, providing 
them with the resources they need for success in the classroom. Through 
the leadership and dedication of its first rate faculty, this 
institution boasts a commendable record of academic achievement, 
thereby enriching the lives of school age children throughout our 
community.
  St. Cecilia's School has a longstanding tradition of promoting a 
culture of community-oriented citizens that are devoted to the 
interests of Brooklyn, as well as our Nation. Its comprehensive 
approach to education has contributed to the ongoing revitalization of 
our neighborhoods, inspiring a new generation of informed, engaged 
activists committed to real change and, ultimately, a more prosperous 
future.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the 
students, faculty and parents of Saint Cecilia's School as they 
celebrate 100 years of educational distinction in the Greenpoint 
community and extending best wishes for further success in the years 
that lie ahead.

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