[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12610-12611]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE GRADUATING SIXTH-GRADE CLASS OF ATLANTIC AVENUE ELEMENTARY 
                                 SCHOOL

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2005

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the sixth grade class 
of Atlantic Avenue Elementary School for its fundraising efforts to aid 
South-East Asia's tsunami victims during their epic crisis. The class's 
touching response to an event half a world away reflects the students' 
broad horizons and a mature appreciation for how connected we are to 
others.

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  In response to the tsunami, these students organized a spirit week 
with fun activities requiring a donation to participate. During the 
course of this week, under Mrs. Elizabeth Smith's leadership, Jacquelyn 
Andrews, Claudia Biddle, Peter Capano, Tyler Carr, Caitlin Cohen, Tyler 
Franceschini, George Gans, Gregory Gardner, Theodore Hagenbucher, 
Benjamin Huber, McKenna Knoettner, Marisa Konopka, Nichole Landis, 
Joshua Matchett, Angela Mongoni, Alexander Oswald, Jillian Pauls, 
Kathleen Quinn, John-Patrick Rabena, Yelaila Ramos, Andrew Snyder, Tori 
Southern, Michael Wasienko, and Samantha Wentz, significantly surpassed 
their fundraising goals and raised an incredible $1000 to help those in 
need. These students have grown into empathetic citizens and will 
continue to contribute their extraordinary talents to the betterment of 
humankind. In their dedication, ability, and contribution to the 
tsunami relief effort, the sixth graders of Mrs. Smith's class are an 
inspiration to students everywhere, and indeed to all citizens of the 
Great Nation of the United States of America.
  On June 17, 2005, Mrs. Smith's class will be joined by family and 
friends to celebrate graduation to junior high school. I am certain 
that they will carry proud memories of their admirable efforts 
throughout their lives. I congratulate the graduating sixth grade class 
of Atlantic Avenue Elementary School for its noble fundraising efforts, 
and look forward to the continued success of these future leaders.

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