[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING WILLOW ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today tb recognize 
the students, faculty and staff of the Willow Road Elementary School 
and congratulate them upon being honored with the Exemplary Reading 
Program Award from the International Reading Association.
  Every year, the International Reading Association recognizes 
outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels. One 
school from each State is given the Exemplary Reading Program Award 
based on the priority of literacy in the curriculum.
  Willow Road Elementary School promotes literacy and focuses on 
improving the students reading, writing, listening and speaking, 
devoting a large chunk of the school day towards reading. As a result, 
the school has been a finalist for the State award for the last two 
years before finally winning the honor this year.
  As a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, I 
understand the importance of literacy and recognize the benefits of 
encouraging our students to start reading at an early age. The future 
of this country is its children; however, their success would not be 
possible without the work of the teachers and administrators who 
dedicate their lives to their students. The teachers and staff of the 
Willow Road Elementary School are the back-bone of the reading program 
and I thank them for all that they do on a daily basis.
  Madam Speaker, it is with pride and admiration I offer my 
congratulations and best wishes to the Willow Road Elementary School.

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