[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14074]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      HONORING THE OUTSTANDING GRADUATES OF THE EL PUENTE ACADEMY

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask you and 
my colleagues to join me in congratulating special graduates of the 
12th Congressional District of New York. I am certain that this day 
marks the culmination of much effort and hard work which has lead and 
will lead them to continued success. In these times of uncertainty, 
limited resources, and random violence in our communities and schools, 
it is encouraging to know that they have overcome these obstacles and 
succeeded.
  These students have learned that education is priceless. They 
understand that education is the tool to new opportunities and greater 
endeavors. Their success is not only a tribute to their strength but 
also to the support they have received from their parents and loved 
ones.
  In closing, I encourage all my colleagues to support the education of 
the youth of America. With a solid education, today's youth will be 
tomorrow's leaders. And as we approach the new millennium, it is our 
responsibility to pave the road for this great Nation's future. Members 
of the U.S. House of Representatives I ask you to join me in 
congratulating the following outstanding students from the El Puente 
Academy: Lily Andugar, Indra Camo, Isable Espinal, Ana Hernandez, 
Evelyn Hernandez, Mia Hilton, Luis Johnson, Miriam Nunez, Maria Perez, 
Marvin Rodriquez, Luis Ramos, Gerson Santillana, Rodlofo Solis, Omar 
Torres, Jennifer Valentin, Octovio Vargas, Taiesah Vasquez, and Essany 
Velazquez.

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