[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS AND 
                            TECHNOLOGY (EBT)

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2007

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize The High 
School for Enterprise, Business and Technology (EBT), of Williamsburg, 
Brooklyn in celebration of their 10th anniversary.
  EBT's history has been one of hope, growth and a commitment to 
quality education for our community. More than ten years ago, the 
majority of local Williamsburg high school students attending the then 
Eastern District High School had bleak prospects of graduating from 
high school. Thanks to the leadership of concerned education advocates, 
Eastern District was replaced by three new high schools, EBT being one 
of those entities. The school has evolved into one that has fostered 
educational growth and training to students throughout Brooklyn.
  Since it's inception in 1996, EBT has worked diligently to develop a 
solid learning and professional foundation, creating a wealth of 
opportunities for its students. The specialized curriculum serves as 
the school's cornerstone, offering our community's children an 
opportunity to pursue studies in areas, including: hospitality/tourism, 
computer science/networking, and business/finance. Through a classroom 
environment that emphasizes academic engagement, EBT has fostered the 
personal progress of countless residents.
  The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology's dedicated 
staff has been successful in nurturing the intellectual development of 
hundreds of Brooklyn's children. Their commitment to promoting academic 
opportunities has strengthened the institution's programs thereby 
enabling comprehensive support services and encouraging parent 
participation. Through the exceptional leadership of Principal Juan 
Mendez, this remarkable high school has effectively increased both the 
graduation as well as the college placement rate, resulting in 
socially-minded young adults devoted to the interests of Williamsburg--
and our naton at large.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I rise with my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to honor The High School for Enterprise, Business and 
Technology. I would like to express my sincerest congratulations in 
commemoration of its 10th anniversary and express best wishes for a 
successful future.

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