[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6884]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               TRIBUTE TO THE FRIENDS OF LAKEWOOD PROGRAM

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize an outstanding 
example of parental and community involvement in education in my 
district. The Friends of Lakewood program is a community effort 
dedicated to enhancing the learning experience of students at Lakewood 
Elementary School in Dallas. One of their most successful initiatives 
has been the ``Math Maniacs'' program. With more than one-third of 
students participating, the fruits of this program are evident in the 
school's continued success at the Dallas ISD Math Olympiad.
  As we all know, the participation of parents and the community is 
crucial to educational success. When children see that parents care 
about education, it motivates them to aim higher and become better 
students.
  The Friends of Lakewood program is a model for community leadership 
and involvement in education--I commend the parents, students, and 
community of Lakewood for their success.

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