[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9648]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the Academy of Lifelong Learning on their 25th 
Anniversary. This continuing education program at the University of 
Delaware allows people over 50 to continue to pursue a wide variety of 
academic offerings. Recent classes have included Sports History, Yoga 
Philosophy, and Computer Management. For 25 years, the Academy's 
membership has been involved in every facet of the educational process. 
Members also plan, organize, and even teach many of these courses.
  To mark its 25th anniversary, the Academy has planned the Hi Ho 
Silver Jubilee at the University of Delaware. The event will be 
highlighted by a performance of the 50-piece Academy Band and the 75-
member Academy Chorus. From its original 83 members and 18 courses, the 
Academy has grown to over 2,000 members who can choose from over 200 
courses. This remarkable growth can be directly attributed to the 
dedication and hard work of the Academy's original membership.
  As stated in the 1998 mission statement of the council, the Academy 
of Lifelong Learning seeks to, ``be a premier educational program 
composed of a diverse membership of people 50 and older who come 
together and are intellectually, culturally, and socially stimulated in 
an academic atmosphere. Through its programs, the Academy enhances, 
enriches, and extends the quality of life of its members.'' After 25 
years of outstanding work, the Academy of Lifelong Learning continues 
to achieve its goal.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the Academy and look forward 
to celebrating their future accomplishments.

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