[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21572]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      TRIBUTE TO FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS AT BERLIN MEMORIAL SCHOOL

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2001

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the fifth and sixth 
grade students and faculty members at the Berlin Memorial School. In 
memory and recognition of the thousands of men and women who have 
bravely served our country, they are holding a special Veteran's Day 
program on November 2, 2001.
  The students, teachers, and Principal Ellen Power have dedicated a 
lot of time and energy into making the program a truly special event. 
The students have learned more about our veterans by interviewing men 
and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces during World 
War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Many of the students have 
chosen to interview grandparents and other family members and in doing 
so have learned so much about, not only their country, but about their 
own family as well.
  This program has enabled the community of Berlin to come together and 
celebrate Veteran's Day with posters and displays involving the 
students, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the school band and the veterans. 
Berlin Postmaster Heidi Salmon will unveil the new U.S. Veteran's Day 
Postage Stamp as well. The program will be a fitting tribute to those 
that have served.
  It is with great pride that I recognize the students and faculty at 
the Berlin Memorial School for all of their effort and hard work in 
honoring our veteran's and the dedication they have made to our 
country.

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