[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13380-13381]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION TASK FORCE

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the African American 
Education Task Force for its clear record of success in encouraging and 
acknowledging academic achievement by African American youth in 
Oakland.
  This June, the African American Education Task Force will hold its 
Second Annual Academic Awards Celebration at the ACTS Full

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Gospel Church in Oakland. At this celebration, more than 1200 African 
American students from 8th through 12th grades in the Oakland Unified 
School District will be honored for attaining grade point averages of 
3.00 or above for the 2002-2003 school year.
  These outstanding young people's accomplishments are especially 
remarkable in light of the dismal budgetary climate that now grips the 
State of California. I want to commend each of them for having an 
understanding of the importance of staying in school and the 
responsibility each individual has to take advantage of the educational 
opportunities available to him or her. By continuing to be the best 
students you can be and completing your education, you will have more 
opportunity to achieve your personal goals and our shared goal of world 
peace.
  Your accomplishments represent your dedication and commitment to 
achieving your goals, and I am proud of you. The skills you have 
learned and the discipline you have developed will benefit you greatly.
  I am honored to represent you in the United States House of 
Representatives. I hope you will continue your record of service and 
success. My best wishes for a bright future!




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