[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
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                    HONORING FIDELITY MANOR SCHOOLS

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 2009

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
legacy of Fidelity Manor Schools in the Galena Park Community in my 
district, for their invaluable education to African-American students 
for nearly 50 years.
  Predating 1955, a building formerly used for white students became an 
educational institution for African-American students in the Clinton 
Community, renamed Galena Park in 1936. The building was moved to the 
Fidelity addition--an area of Clinton named for the Fidelity Shipyard--
and became known as the Fidelity School, housing only eight grades and 
containing one individual who acted as both teacher and principal.
  With the growing African-American community Fidelity Manor Schools 
began to evolve in many ways. Additional classes and teachers were 
added to meet requirements held by the school district. Fidelity Manor 
Schools excelled in academics and athletics, winning district and state 
competitions during its existence.
  In 1970 due to desegregation, Fidelity Manor Schools were closed and 
its students were integrated into the Galena Park School System. 
Although the Fidelity Manor School buildings were razed in 1986, their 
history lives on. For its invaluable service to the African-American 
community and to the Galena Park Community, I extend my deepest 
gratitude, and honor Fidelity Manor Schools.

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