[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 72]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM IN WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the West New 
York, New Jersey, School District for their efforts to promote 
nutrition and physical education at school as part of the Healthy 
Schools Program.
  Last week, President Clinton visited PS #2 in West New York to praise 
the Board of Education for its efforts in transforming the school 
system's nutritional program. This was part of the Alliance for a 
Healthy Schools Program to reduce childhood obesity. During his visit, 
President Clinton was able to see firsthand how the school has embraced 
nutrition and wellness.
  West New York has a history of being recognized by the Alliance for 
nutritional achievement. PS #2 received a Bronx National Recognition 
Award in 2009 and a Silver National Recognition Award in 2010 for their 
efforts to provide students with a fresher, more nutritional meal plan.
  In 2010, my high school alma mater, Memorial High School, received 
the first and only Gold National Recognition Award given by the 
Alliance. And last October, the Alliance awarded Sal Valenza, the food 
service director of West New York, the distinction of the Healthy 
Schools Program Champion.
  I am honored to represent a school district that emphasizes healthy 
lifestyles, and I am pleased that West New York has been recognized for 
their efforts.

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