[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 42 (Monday, March 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
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                  HONORING LYNBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 12, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Lynbrook Elementary School on their 50th anniversary.
  Located in Springfield, Virginia, Lynbrook Elementary School opened 
its doors on February 11, 1957. Although it opened on that day and was 
dedicated a month later, the school continued to take shape over the 
next twenty years as the local population boomed and the true needs of 
the community were realized. An air-conditioning system, a gymnasium, a 
music room, additional classrooms and ``the pod'' were all added to 
create the Lynbrook that we know today. Additionally, in 1976 a contest 
was held to select a new school mascot. Out of this contest, and the 
imagination of a young Wee Lane Yee, Lenny the Leprechaun was born.
  The school continued to evolve through the end of the last century. 
In the 1980's many of Lynbrook's long standing traditions, including 
``Shamrock Shindigs'' and the medieval fair, were started. Also, the 
students began publishing the schools first newspaper, The Four Leaf 
Clover, which remains in circulation today.
  Lynbrook strives to stay true to its long standing mission statement: 
to provide a safe environment where all students will become lifelong 
learners and develop a positive sense of self-worth and an appreciation 
among students, staff and community for all diverse backgrounds and 
experiences.
  To that end, the school is constantly seeking to improve its strong 
relations with its students, parents and community. The students' 
academic, social and emotional learning are met utilizing proven 
instructional strategies. Families are encouraged to participate in PTA 
events, such as: family nights, socials, concerts, student programs and 
cultural events. Additionally, Lynbrook has been repeatedly recognized 
for its students' active participation in the Marine Corps Marathon 
Healthy Kid Fun Run. All of these factors demonstrate a concerted 
effort on behalf of the school's faculty to mold the young people at 
Lynbrook Elementary into well rounded, high-functioning adolescents.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate 
all of the students, faculty and parents who have played such an 
integral part in the establishment and growth of this fine academic 
institution. I call upon my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Lynbrook Elementary School on its 50th anniversary and in wishing them 
many more years of continued academic success.

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