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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “His name is Chris Newton, and today as he puts on his cap and gown, he will take a significant step forward not only for…”

On the recordMay 15, 2003
His name is Chris Newton, and today as he puts on his cap and gown, he will take a significant step forward not only for himself, but also for the Pappas School for Homeless Children in Phoenix. Mr. Speaker, Chris Newton spent the bulk of his young life as a homeless child. And while many different communities offer many different solutions, and, sadly, some here in Washington and others move to cut off the notion of schools for homeless children, this particular institution in Phoenix has done a lot to help a lot of children. But Chris Newton typifies the success. Chris Newton was not only the first student from Pappas School for the Homeless to go to college, he now becomes the first Pappas student to graduate from college. Chris is no stranger to academic excellence, even as he dealt with the challenges of homelessness.
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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH
New York
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Celebrating the graduation of Chris Newton, the first graduate from the Pappas School for Homeless Children.

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