[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22769]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF MAUMEE VALLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 125th birthday 
celebration of Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo, Ohio. As 
noted in the school's history, ``While the world has changed 
dramatically since the founding of our School in 1884, essential 
characteristics of our school have remained constant.''
  Since it's founding in 1884, Maumee Valley has seen itself as ``a 
warm, family-centered, comfortable environment that encourages passion 
and creativity in our exceptional student body.'' The school is built 
on the foundation of a visionary board, supportive parents, and the 
dedication and commitment of our talented faculty and staff, and has 
never lost focus on its core purpose, to provide the best educational 
opportunities for its students.
   Maumee Valley Country Day School's original school was on North 
Summit Street in downtown Toledo and known as the Smead School for 
Girls. The school soon moved to the Judge John Fitch Homestead in 
Toledo's Old West End. The current school's Smead building was 
completed in 1934. Beginning in the 1950s, the school saw increasing 
construction and expansion to its present day. Now in the 21st Century, 
Maumee Valley embarks on new transformations to further develop 
education in the new century.
   Maumee Valley Country Day School's mission is ``to enable students 
to become enlightened, compassionate and contributing citizens of our 
global community, while preparing graduates for their best 
opportunities in higher education.'' Over three centuries, the school 
and its leadership, parents and students, have carried forth this 
mission. As they pause to mark this milestone 125th year celebration, I 
join the school families past and present in looking toward a bright 
future.

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