[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6864]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF J.L. LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATING ITS 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor J.L. Long Middle 
School in Dallas, Texas which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary 
on April 2, 2009.
  Initially established as the second junior high school in Dallas, 
J.L. Long first opened its doors to 550 students in 1933. Over the 
course of its history, this school has educated thousands of bright 
young minds, providing them with a firm foundation for success. In 
2006, its student body expanded to include sixth graders. The J.L. Long 
science team was named state champion in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 
school years while the math team consistently placed in the top six in 
the state for the past several years. Aside from its many academic 
accomplishments, J.L. Long Middle School boasts an impressive history 
and record of parental involvement. The Works Progress Administration 
(WPA) Depression Mural by Olin Travis is proudly displayed in their 
library and in 2004 the school was designated as a Dallas Historical 
Landmark. The PTA Board has been recognized for generously contributing 
over 8,500 volunteer service hours. J.L. Long Middle School's 
commitment to education and character building will help these 
individuals grow up to become mature, responsible citizens and our next 
generation of great leaders.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating J.L. 
Long Middle on seventy five years of academic achievement. I wish them 
many more years of success.

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