[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E196-E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO THE BRUCE STREET SCHOOL

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation:

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  Whereas, in 1938, the first school for African American children was 
established in Lithonia, Georgia under the name of the Lithonia Colored 
School which would become the Lithonia Colored High School and today is 
known as the Bruce Street School, the only school for African American 
children in Lithonia until 1968; and
  Whereas, we celebrate and honor all of the graduates of the Bruce 
Street School; and
  Whereas, we recognize them for their tenacity, community service and 
leadership in building a strong community that promotes education and 
family; and
  Whereas, upon graduation, these students wrote their own stories by 
becoming productive citizens, serving in the Armed Services, as small 
business owners, educators, civic leaders, civil servants and community 
advocates, thus allowing our district to have pillars of wisdom and 
strength for many years to come; and
  Whereas, the Bruce Street School graduates are distinguished citizens 
of our district, spiritual warriors, persons of compassion, fearless 
leaders and servants to all, but most of all citizens that desire to 
improve the lives of others; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Bruce Street School 
Classes of 1938 through 1968 as they celebrate their All Classes 
Reunion in Stone Mountain, Georgia; now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' 
Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim November 7, 2015 as: The Bruce Street 
School Day in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 7th day of November, 2015.

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