[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 96 (Thursday, June 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
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   TRIBUTE TO THE ESSEXVILLE-HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, today I am happy to rise before you and 
ask my colleagues in the 110th Congress to celebrate 50 years of 
education in the Essexville-Hampton School District. This momentous 
event will be marked by a ``Celebrating Success'' event on Saturday, 
July 7, 2007.
  It all began with visionary W.R. Bush, educational leader Quinton E. 
Cramer, and community leader Mark M. Jaffe. Special thanks go to those 
who served on the school board in 1955: Melvin Steggall, Austin Nickel, 
George Ryers, Clifford Mader, and Lowell Cuthbert. On July 1, 1957 
their joint efforts created a school district, which joined together 
the City of Essexville and the Charter Township of Hampton.
  The Essexville-Hampton School District began with a small number of 
students, and has grown to produce over 6,000 graduates. Garber High 
School, Cramer Junior High School, Hughes Elementary School, Verellen 
Elementary School, and Bush Elementary School continue to offer a wide 
variety of curriculum and extracurricular activities. The schools 
encourage educational exploration and support all facets of the 
learning process. Today, all five schools in the district are committed 
to a Pattern of Excellence and are dedicated to providing the richest 
educational experience possible.
  Madam Speaker, once again I ask my colleagues to join me in 
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Essexville-Hampton School 
District.

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