[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN CLASSICAL LEAGUE

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                          HON. WARREN DAVIDSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Classical League 
(ACL). The ACL is dedicated to supporting and teaching Greek and Latin 
languages, literatures, and cultures.
  Since 1919, the ACL has grown from a gathering of several Classical 
advocates to a national community of almost 2,500 educators, teaching 
grades PreK through college. The organization now offers opportunities 
for discovery for all ages, boasting more than 44,000 students grades 
6-12 worldwide. Additionally, the ACL's program ``Excellence Through 
Classics'' is celebrating 30 years of service of teachers of the 
youngest scholars.
  The ACL has illustrated that the value of Latin and Greek all-
encompassing cultural education programs in today's society cannot be 
understated. It continues to enrich the lives of students through 
imparting an understanding of the foundational aspects of ancient 
classical civilizations. This education is a priceless gift that lends 
itself to having a well-rounded education and gives supports to other 
core subjects by improving English language and literacy skills such as 
reading, writing and vocabulary development.
  I am amazed by the work the American Classical League does and wish 
them well as they continue to build bridges from our past into our 
future for the next 100 years.

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