[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12544]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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              HONORING THE GRADUATES OF THE 90TH PRECINCT

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 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 led 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 Academic Achievement Award Recipients:

       Christian Nitti and Joshua Romero--PS 16.
       Massiel Santana and Josette Dueno--PS 18.
       Pearl Ramos and Andrew Vasquez--PS 19.
       David Rodriguez and Cindy Escoboza--PS 84.
       Lasnette O'Garro and Jose Lozada--PS 147.
       Steven Rodriguez and Jamyra Quinones--PS 196.
       Giselle Burgos and Christina Santiago--PS 250.
       Kimberly Gonzalez and David Quinga--PS 257.
       Michelle Rivera and Ior Kretowicz--Most Holy Trinity R.C.
       Jennifer Pascual and Nicole Medici--St. Nicholas R.C.
       Marcus Copeland and Ann Liriano--PS 380.
       Kaity Cheng and Yu Chen--I.S. 318.
       Sabrina Ramphal and Yamil Tavarez--I.S. 49.
       Fances Dover and Wendy Morel--J.H.S. 50.
       Abner Rodriguez and Monica Aldana--I.S. 71.
       Nella Bastien and Raquel Aponte--H.S. Enterprise Business & 
     Tech.
       Essanai Velasquez and Luis Ramos--El Puente Academy/Peace & 
     Justice.
       Keith Madden and Zorielle Rodriguez--Transfiguration R.C. 
     School.
       Desirae Nazario and Joann Danio--Saint Peter & Paul R.C.
       Jennifer Chavez and Gabriella Padilla--All Saints R.C.

       

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