[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2198-E2199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON 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 congratulate the Lyndon Baines Johnson 
Public School 151K, located in Brooklyn, New York, on its centennial 
anniversary. Since its inception, Lyndon Baines Johnson School has 
maintained a standard of academic excellence, thereby enriching the 
lives of elementary schoolchildren throughout Bushwick.
  Originally known as Public School 151K, Lyndon Baines Johnson School 
exemplifies Bushwick's historical dedication to establishing a 
community-oriented school system. Its name honors the significant 
achievements of President Lyndon Baines Johnson--from fighting poverty 
and promoting urban renewal to investing in education and social 
programs. It is ultimately through upholding the legacy of its

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namesake that this institution has fostered the personal progress of 
countless students and, moreover, the growth of a more vibrant place to 
live, work, and play.
  Lyndon Baines Johnson School is a community public school with a 
dedicated staff that continues to nurture the intellectual development 
of hundreds of students. Its partnerships with the private and public 
sectors have strengthened this institution's programs thereby enabling 
comprehensive support services, encouraging parent participation, and 
connecting families. Additionally, through the exceptional leadership 
of Principal Jeanette Sosa and Assistant Principal Stuart Spector, this 
award-winning school has effectively advanced a culture of civic, 
socially-minded students devoted to the interests of Bushwick--and our 
Nation.
  This unwavering commitment to advocacy and respect for individuals 
has been the cornerstone of this remarkable learning institution 
throughout its 100-year existence. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, please join 
me in congratulating the students, faculty, and parents of the Lyndon 
Baines Johnson Public School 151K on this momentous occasion.

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