[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING GRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SMITH STREET SCHOOL

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
and commend two schools in my district--Grand Avenue Elementary School 
in North Baldwin, NY and Smith Street School in Uniondale, NY--for 
being honored during the National Schools of Character recognition 
ceremony in Washington, DC, on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
  In February, 48 schools and districts across 14 states were named as 
``State Schools of Character for 2014'' by the Character Education 
Partnership. Grand Avenue Elementary School and Smith Street School 
were two out of six schools recognized from the state of New York for 
their outstanding achievement in character development. By imbedding 
values and character at all levels of learning, these schools are 
ensuring our students are successful at all aspects of life.
  As a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce 
Committee, I have advocated for new and innovative ways to educate our 
students and help them become more engaged and productive members of 
society. Our future depends on their success, both in and out of the 
classroom. Schools like Grand Avenue Elementary and Smith Street School 
are shining examples of this creative and well-rounded approach to 
learning, and I could not be more proud of the recognition they are 
receiving because of it. I commend the principals, administrators, 
teachers and parents on receiving this honor and for their ongoing 
commitment to preparing our students for success in the future.

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