[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF THE DOUGLASS SCHOOL'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Douglass School, 
of Leesburg, Virginia, on their 75th anniversary. This is an important 
milestone for this wonderful school in my District. The Douglass School 
celebrated this anniversary in Loudoun County last month on the 13th of 
August, and it is my pleasure to briefly highlight the impact this 
school has had on my constituents.
  The Douglass School has had a terrific history of success since first 
opening its doors in 1941. Named after Fredrick Douglass, the famous 
African-American anti-slavery leader, the Douglass School has stood as 
a pillar of education for those it serves. Before its founding, 
African-American families needed a place to educate their children. 
These parents worked tirelessly to raise the four thousand dollars 
necessary to purchase the land for building the school. Since the 
school was desegregated in 1968, it has provided high quality education 
to students from every race, background, and creed. Equipped with top 
tier teachers and staff, this school has produced countless student 
success stories.
  Coming from a family of educators, I understand how important a 
strong education is to the future of our nation. It is schools like the 
Douglass School that will continue to help shape the United States' 
role in the ever-changing global economy, while also producing many of 
our nation's future leaders. Over the years, the faculty has shown an 
impressive dedication not only to its students, but to the Loudoun 
community as a whole. The success of this school is a tremendous 
accomplishment that should make past and present faculty proud.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Douglass School for 75 years of serving children and their families. I 
wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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