[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING CAPITAL PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION (CPE) ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 18, 2013

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Capital Partners for 
Education (CPE) on 20 successful years of providing low-income youth in 
the national capital area with the necessary support to get to and 
through college.
  Founded in 1993, CPE is a dynamic college preparatory program that 
helps motivated, low-income youth to overcome the academic and social 
barriers that may otherwise prevent them from attending and succeeding 
in the college of their choice. Through its proven combination of one-
on-one mentoring, partnerships with quality schools, academic financial 
assistance, and a customized array of academic, career, and life skills 
development, CPE works to break the cycle of poverty by leveling the 
educational playing field for low-income students.
  Since its inception, CPE has helped 99% of its graduates enroll in 
college and 70% to graduate on time. To meet the needs of the community 
and the 21st century workforce, CPE is expanding to reach more 
students. Currently, the organization serves 200 students and is on 
track to double its student body by 2016.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
thanking the staff, volunteers, donors, partner schools and 
organizations, students, parents, and alumni as they celebrate the 20th 
anniversary of CPE and its many accomplishments.

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