[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAVILAND AVENUE GRADE SCHOOL

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary 
of the founding of the Haviland Avenue Grade School.
  In 1913, the town of Audubon, NJ purchased land for Public School #3. 
Beginning as a four room school house, it expanded in 1926 to 
accommodate the growing population in the surrounding area. Due to a 
lack of funds and support, the school began to show its age in the 
1970s and was in danger of closing. More than 300 engaged citizens 
signed a petition asking the school board to keep the school open. In 
1979, the school board allocated funds for an extensive renovation, 
allowing the Haviland Avenue School to continue serving students. 
During its 100 year existence, Haviland Avenue School has served as the 
starting point for numerous young men and women who have become 
doctors, teachers, professional athletes, elected officials and even 
Purple Heart recipients.
  Mr. Speaker, this beautiful school has fostered learning and 
community values for generations of New Jerseyans. On the centennial of 
the founding of this school, I join all of South Jersey in wishing 
students, staff, and alumni at Haviland Avenue Grade School another 
hundred years of happiness and prosperity.

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