[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2353]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE EFFORTS OF TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Taylor Elementary 
School of Henderson, NV, for the efforts of its administrators, 
faculty, students, and community in promoting the importance of 
reading. Through their participation in the National Reading Is 
Fundamental Competition, the members of Taylor Elementary School 
exemplify how our children thrive when given support--both in the 
classroom and from the surrounding community.
  As they work to achieve national recognition for their Reading Is 
Fundamental efforts, the children and faculty of Taylor Elementary have 
gained the aid of the entire Henderson community; including high school 
students, local business men and women, and the mayor of Henderson, Jim 
Gibson. The importance of reading to these children and their teachers 
highlights the fact that true breakthroughs in education occur most 
effectively in the classroom. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
commending the efforts of those involved and wish Taylor Elementary 
School all the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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