[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 162 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 75th 
Anniversary of the Incarnate Word Academy.
  On September 11, 1935, the school opened for 33 pupils. In December 
of 1940, a new building was dedicated to the church to act as a convent 
and boarding residence for students. The school has been using the 
current convent and boarding facility since 1952. Seventy-five years 
after the first students enrolled at the Incarnate Word Academy, 
enrollment today has reached 467 students.
  Inspired by the teachings of Jeanne Chezard de Matel and her Sisters 
of the Incarnate Word, the Incarnate Word Academy community nurtures 
the spirit, intellect, creativity, values and social consciousness of 
children for the benefit of society. The Incarnate Word Academy 
provides a positive learning environment for all of its students. It is 
a school committed to excellence in all things as an expression of 
their devotion to their faith.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of all students, staff and administrators of the Incarnate Word Academy 
of Parma Heights, Ohio, past and present, as we celebrate their 75th 
Anniversary. The Academy exists as a vital source of opportunity 
through academic achievement, and also as a springboard of personal 
strength, confidence and integrity for every student who has ever 
entered its doors--brightening their futures, and ultimately, 
strengthening the foundation of our entire community.

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