[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEVADA PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to honor the 75th anniversary of the 
Nevada Parent Teacher Association. The Nevada PTA will formally 
celebrate 75 years of advocacy and work for and on behalf of the 
children of Nevada, at various events in the State during the last week 
of April.
  Since 1941, the Nevada PTA has been part of the Nation's largest 
volunteer child advocacy association. The organization promotes 
education, health, safety, and the arts to the children of Nevada and 
has been instrumental in fostering the growth of countless students. 
The Nevada PTA takes pride in ensuring that schools are a central part 
of the communities in which they reside. The organization has led 
efforts to curb childhood obesity, foster connections between children 
and the important men in their lives, and promote volunteering in 
innovative ways.
  Since its inception, they have also been a strong supporter of art 
programs that allow children to grow as students and people. Working 
with the national association, the Nevada PTA has participated in art 
programs that allow children to create original works of art in 
categories such as photography, film, and music composition. These 
programs not only encourage students to be creative, but also allow 
connections with fellow classmates that share common interests.
  Nevada PTA exemplifies the broader objective of the National PTA, 
advocacy for all children. Multiple schools in Nevada have been 
recognized by the National PTA for the School of Excellence Awards 
which are granted to institutions that promote diversity, demonstrate 
clarity in academic standards, and establish meaningful connections 
with their local parent teacher association.
  I applaud President David Flatt and his team for his strong 
leadership in one of the most important organizations for children in 
the State of Nevada. I am pleased that, through yours and other's 
selfless efforts, incalculable numbers of students, teachers, and 
parents have been positively affected by the Nevada PTA. This 
organization is an invaluable part of communities throughout the State, 
and I would like to extend my best wishes for continued success.

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