[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING THE 2007 GRADUATING CLASS OF SENN HIGH SCHOOL

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2007

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the 2007 
graduating class of Senn High School. At a time when immigration reform 
is at the forefront of America's conscience it is important that we 
take a moment to recognize the important role immigrants have played in 
the growth of this country and the vital part they will continue to 
have in our development as a society.
  The graduates of Senn High School represent this bright future. 
Demonstrating that the American dream is alive and well, the graduating 
class is made up of students from 60 different countries and speaks 46 
different languages. The diversity and richness that these students 
bring from their families' culture adds so much to our community.
  Like so many Americans, I am a first-generation American and I 
believe that we need to continue our tradition of welcoming immigrant 
groups from all over the world into our communities. I am so very proud 
of each and every one of these exemplary graduates, many of whom, in 
addition to be the first in the family to graduate from high school, 
plan to attend college as well.
  Madam Speaker, as we continue to debate the merits of immigration 
reform, I hope that we will not lose sight of what is truly important, 
and that is the profound impact that immigrants have on all of us, 
making this country a richer and better place to live.

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