[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2004

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Class of 2004 
graduates of Oceanside High School in Oceanside, CA and to wish the 
students continued success as they pursue their dreams and goals.
  I would like to also extend a special thanks to Superintendent 
Kenneth Noonan, Principal Kimo Marquardt and to all of the teachers and 
administrators who contribute to the quality educational experience 
that students receive at Oceanside High School. It is through the hard 
work and caring of these leaders that students are able to graduate 
from Oceanside High School with the tools they need to become 
successful members of society and future leaders in our communities. I 
commend and congratulate you all.
  Mr. Speaker, Oceanside High School is a great example of how a public 
school should work. Students at Oceanside High School have the 
opportunity to learn a challenging academic curriculum in a positive 
learning environment that stresses the importance of civic 
responsibility and cultural diversity. It is important that our future 
leaders receive a strong education, work ethic, and an awareness of our 
global society--Oceanside High School has succeeded in providing the 
students with this knowledge.
  The graduates of Oceanside High School have taken an important step 
forward today as they don their cap and gown and walk across the stage 
to accept their diplomas. Each student graduating today has the 
potential to achieve great success and it is up to each one of them to 
determine how they are going to make a difference in our communities. I 
congratulate you all for your accomplishment today and encourage you to 
pursue your goals and continue to build on the knowledge you have 
learned.
  Your accomplishments at Oceanside High School have opened many doors 
for you. From this point forward, the only limits on your future are 
those you place on yourself--anyone who says otherwise is wrong. If you 
have the determination, are equipped with knowledge and you outline a 
goal, you have the ability to accomplish great things. Again. I 
congratulate the Class of 2004 and wish you all continued success.

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