[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12181]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th 
anniversary of the Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School. The 
school is a pillar of academic excellence in Brooklyn, NY. It is a true 
privilege to acknowledge the great strides Poly Prep has made over the 
years since it first opened its doors in 1854.
  Since its inception as the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic 
Institute, the Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School has immersed 
its students in outstanding academic programs and provided a strong, 
supportive community. Like New York City, the school has opened its 
doors to students from all over the world, representing an array of 
cultures, languages and traditions. That commitment to diversity speaks 
volumes about Poly Prep's illustrious history.
  The school's 150th anniversary provides a hallmark for reflection on 
Poly Prep's tireless efforts to provide a diverse and educationally 
sound environment which has led its students to academic success. 
Therefore, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I 
congratulate the Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School on the 
occasion of its 150th anniversary--its Sesquicentennial--for its 
efforts toward educational excellence and providing an environment that 
is as diverse and rich in experience and tradition as New York City 
itself.

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