[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11545]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



             CONGRATULATIONS TO ABINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 1999

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
accomplishments of a High School in my District, Pennsylvania's 
Thirteenth Congressional District.
  On behalf of the entire Montgomery County community, I congratulate 
Abington Senior High School in Abington, PA, for being selected by the 
Corporation for National Service as a National Service-Learning Leaders 
Schools. Abington is one of only two schools in Pennsylvania to receive 
this honor, and has been selected as part of the first-ever class of 
Service-Learning Leader Schools.
  This designation is only awarded to schools that have broad-based 
service-learning activities throughout the school, and who have 
thoughtfully and effectively integrated service into school life and 
curriculum, promoted civic responsibility, improved school and student 
performance, and strengthened the surrounding communities with their 
participation.
  National Service-Learning Leader Schools do not simply hold an 
honorary title. Along with the honor, Abington accepts responsibility 
for helping other schools integrate service into their curriculum. 
During Abington's 2-year term as a Service-Learning Leader, it will 
serve as a model of best practices to other schools and actively help 
them incorporate service-learning into their school life and 
curriculum. Specifically, Abington will lead, mentor, and coach other 
schools by sharing materials, making presentations, and participating 
in peer exchanges.
  As part of its Service-Learning Leader activities, Abington will send 
representatives to Washington, DC this June in order to attend a Leader 
Schools Leadership Institute, during which delegates will receive 
specific training on establishing service programs in their schools, 
and in helping other schools to do the same.
  Once again, congratulations to Abington Senior High School. The 
entire Thirteenth District is proud of them, and commends them for 
their excellent work in instilling civic responsibility in students and 
for serving the community.

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