[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9379]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   SANFORD COMMUNITY ADULT EDUCATION

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate this 
year's graduates of Sanford Community Adult Education programs in 
Sanford, Maine. These men and women have worked incredibly hard to earn 
their GEDs, high school diplomas, and work skills certificates, and I 
am thrilled to see their efforts come to fruition.
  I commend these graduates for having the courage to recommit to their 
education after months or even years since last stepping in a 
classroom. Doing so, they have had to deal with a unique set of 
challenges, including balancing school work with careers and families.
  With their education comes opportunity. I am excited about the new 
doors that will open for these graduates with their diplomas and 
certificates in hand. I wish them the best of luck as they pursue their 
goals, whether that is starting a business, getting a promotion, or 
simply setting a good example for their children.
  I also want to thank the teachers and administrators of the program, 
and all the family members and friends who supported these students. 
This accomplishment is theirs as well.

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