THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE (Extension of
                          Remarks - June 10, 1998)

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                           HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                       in the House of Representatives

                          WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1998

   * Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Congresswoman Jackson-Lee, submit the
     following document concerning the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Whereas, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has been selected one of three
national first place award winners in the 12th Annual `Set a Good Example
Contest' sponsored by the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America;

Whereas, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School under the guidance of their
teachers and parents has exhibited hard work, dedication and perseverance
combating the war on drugs, violence, crime and delinquency;

Whereas, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School will continue to aid in the war
on drugs, delinquency, crime and violence in our schools;

Whereas, the need for strong young men and women and community activism is
becoming more necessary and vital for the future of our Country;

Now therefore, be it resolved that Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has
demonstrated a collective promise to aid in the fight against drug abuse,
delinquency, crime and violence invading our nations schools. From this
joining of purpose, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has found effective
ways and means to combat these increasing problems and are spreading the
message, through the use of the book, `The Way to Happiness, a Common Sense
Moral Guide,' written by noted author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, to
those who have ears to hear. I will never turn from the example set forth by
the remarkable work done by Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

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