[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2015

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD) on their 50th 
Anniversary. I am proud to represent the students, teachers, and 
parents of ABC Unified. Their educational excellence is a source of 
pride for the 38th Congressional District.
  In 1965 the school districts of Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita 
combined to form ABCUSD. The school district serves Cerritos, Hawaiian 
Gardens, as well as portions of Lakewood, Long Beach, and Norwalk.
  The district's motto ``Student Achievement--Our Main Thing,'' 
exemplifies the district's leadership and dedication to strong 
counseling, staff development, and alternative education programs. 
ABCUSD has received numerous awards and recognitions for its 
educational excellence. In recent years, it was the recipient of 
National Blue Ribbon, California Distinguished Schools, and Schools to 
Watch awards.
  ABCUSD is a prime example of how educators and community groups can 
work together for the benefit of our students. In 1999, ABCUSD and the 
ABC Federation of Teachers formed the ABC Labor Management Partnership. 
This collaboration is focused on student achievement and has inspired 
many districts and unions to form similar partnerships. The district 
also has a strong history of working with local colleges and local 
businesses to build vibrant educational programs for its students.
  This year, ABCUSD will be celebrating 50 years of excellence. On this 
special occasion, I would like to congratulate the ABC Unified School 
District, the teachers, faculty, students, and parents, past and 
present, who make the ABCUSD community so exceptional.

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