[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 20TH GALA

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of New Rochelle's 
most distinguished organizations, the New Rochelle Fund for Educational 
Excellence, which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary at their annual 
Gala. It is my pleasure to also honor The Fund on this historic 
milestone.
  The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence was established in 
1998. The mission of the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence 
is to support our school system and its extraordinary, diverse student 
body through advancing equity, excellence, and inspiring all public-
school students. The Fund partners with the City School District of New 
Rochelle and the broader New Rochelle community to develop, fund, and 
implement high-quality educational and enrichment programming to 
enhance the school experience.
  Programs and activities that the Fund supports and publishes include 
the Museum of Arts and Culture, The Zolcalo at Atlixco, The Martin 
Silver Fund for Accounting and Business Studies, Arts Out Loud, and 
Poetry Out Loud. The Fund then publishes the written works from Author 
Out Loud and Poetry Out Loud. In addition, the Fund has sponsored five 
concerts at both Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center which have featured 
their own students.
  The Fund has also helped students focus on the issues of citizenship 
and governance since 1998, through The Civic Symposium featuring AP 
Government and AP Macroeconomics students. Annually, the Fund honors 
High School Seniors who have made major contributions throughout their 
educational years at the fundraising gala.
  The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence has done some 
tremendous work over the past 20 years and everyone involved should be 
extremely proud of what the Fund has accomplished. I want to 
congratulate all the members of The Fund on their 20 years of service 
to the community, and thank them for all their hard-work. Here's to 20 
more successful years.

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