[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING LENAPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker. I rise today to 
honor the 50th anniversary of Lenape Middle School in Doylestown, 
Pennsylvania. This school has a long and notable history of educating 
Bucks County's youth as well as helping the greater community.
  Lenape Middle School began its service to Bucks County when it opened 
on September 4, 1957. Originally serving all of Central Bucks School 
District, Lenape Middle School now educates students living in 
Doylestown, Doylestown Township, and parts of New Britain Township. 
Despite being the smallest of the Central Bucks School District's 
middle schools, Lenape Middle School is proudly one of the most diverse 
schools in the district.
  Lenape Middle School is also home to several important scholastic 
programs. Lenape serves as the regional school for various district 
special education programs as well as serving as the host school for 
all English as a Second Language students. In honor of its notable 
academic work, Lenape Middle School was named a ``School to Watch'' by 
the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform in April 2007.
  In addition, Lenape Middle School boasts distinguished participation 
in community service and outreach. Lenape is deeply involved in the 40 
Assets project. This program seeks to recognize students for making a 
difference in the lives of one of their peers, teachers, or neighbors. 
Also, Lenape students actively participate in various community service 
organizations such as Ponds for Kids, the Relay for Life, and Recycle 4 
Relay Campaign.
  Lenape Middle School is an exceptional example of an outstanding 
academic institution. The outstanding work of both Lenape's students 
and teachers significantly improves the Bucks County community. Madam 
Speaker, I am proud to represent Lenape Middle School and grateful for 
the opportunity to recognize Lenape's 50th anniversary.

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