[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEECHER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                           PROJECT HEAD START

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the Beecher Community School District Project Head 
Start. A community celebration is planned for Friday, May 18th in 
Flint, Michigan. The celebration will be attended by alumni, current 
and former staff, parents, students and other members of the community.
  The Beecher Community School District is a delegate program of the 
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department. Over the past 40 
years the Beecher Head Start program has served over 6,000 students. It 
is a comprehensive program providing medical, dental, nutrition, and 
child development. The teachers and social workers make home visits to 
assess the needs of the child and work to fully involve parents in the 
child's progress. This year 357 pupils benefited from participation in 
the program.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Beecher Community 
School District Project Head Start on 40 years of successfully 
preparing youngsters for school and enhancing the social and reasoning 
skills of thousands of students.

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