[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14696]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF THE GLEN MILLS SCHOOL

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2014

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 125th 
Anniversary of The Glen Mills School and to acknowledge the life-
changing work it does for young men.
   One hundred twenty five years ago the cornerstone was laid at the 
Glen Mills School. Today, the Glen Mills School is the oldest 
institution in the country of its kind. The Glen Mills School was 
established to give young men a second chance. The school provides a 
safe living and educational environment to encourage long-term 
behavioral changes.
   The Glen Mills School has a long tradition of fostering the academic 
and emotional growth of young men whose potential might otherwise be 
lost. Young men ages 15 to 18 live at The Glen Mills School on a year-
round academic and residence program, offering an escape from gangs, 
drugs and violence that they might encounter at home.
   Students have the option to participate in clubs and athletics, 
which compete and excel against other schools in Delaware County. The 
beautiful campus and athletic facilities surrounding the school are a 
testament to both the staff and students. The golf course affiliated 
with the school, a place where many of the students work, is one of the 
nicest public courses in the Commonwealth.
   I admire the dedication of the staff, who work around the clock to 
educate and counsel students. Their persistence has led to the 
character development of thousands of young men, as you can see in 
person by visiting the campus and meeting the students.
   Mr. Speaker, The Glen Mills School has been changing the lives of 
young men for the past 125 years. I celebrate the school and look 
forward to seeing the excellent work it will continue to do in the 
years to come.

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