[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1175]
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HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLINT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS' CITYWIDE 
                    TITLE I PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the Flint Community Schools' Citywide Title I Parent 
Advisory Council. The council will hold a celebration on June 5 in my 
hometown of Flint, Michigan, in honor of this event.
  Dr. Edward Hansberry founded the Citywide Title I Parent Advisory 
Council in 1967. The advisory council was born from the idea that 
parents should be honored for the work they do on behalf of their 
children. It has grown into a vehicle to teach parents and give them a 
voice in the education of their children. The advisory council allows 
for the parents to have positive interaction with teachers and social 
workers. This builds bonds between parents and administrators and gives 
parents a mechanism to provide feedback on the programs.
  David Solis, director of State, Federal and local programs for the 
Flint Community Schools will host the celebration. Named the ``40th 
Parent of the Year Celebration--A Journey of Joy, Challenge and 
Change'' this celebration will highlight the dedication and success of 
the students, parents and educators benefiting from title 1.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating the Citywide Title I Parent Advisory Council for 40 
years of successfully involving parents in the title I program.

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