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Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will celebrate National Teacher Day on May 5, 2015, by making a special presentation to the teachers of Brownville Middle School in Miami. The presentations will coincide with festivities planned by the school to honor the teachers. Each year Congresswoman Wilson issues a certificate for each of the more than 4,500 teachers who work at public schools in her district.

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Vaccinate All Children Act of 2015. This bill will require students attending public schools to receive vaccinations, with a medical exception for students who cannot be vaccinated. Congresswoman Wilson released the following statement:

"This week, the World Health Organization celebrated World Immunization Week, recognizing the importance of vaccines. Research has shown that vaccinations are effective, keep people healthy, and save lives. As a former educator, I understand the importance of childhood vaccinations.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on reports that 200 girls and 93 women were rescued from Boko Haram camps by the Nigerian military in the Sambisa forest.

"Today's report brings me great hope. My heart goes out to these women, girls, and their families, who have experienced their worst nightmare.

"I am hopeful that the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped over a year ago, are a part of this rescue by the Nigerian military."

Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will travel to Lehman College in the Bronx, New York for the launch of the "My Brother's Keeper Alliance" ("MBK Alliance"), an independent private sector effort, whose mission is to eliminate gaps in opportunity and achievement for boys and young men of color through strategic, evidence-based interventions from community, private, and social enterprise partners.

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will hold a news conference on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 11:00 a. m. to recognize and celebrate Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day. The news conference will be held on the grounds of the Judge Seymour Gelber and Judge William E. Gladstone Miami-Dade Children's Courthouse, located at 155 NW Third Street, Miami, FL, and is coordinated in conjunction with Miami Dade County Chairman Jean Monestime.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) issued the following statement on the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed racial segregation in public schools.

"In the 61 years since the Supreme Court struck down 'separate but equal' in Brown v. Board of Education, countless American children of color have benefited from increased access to opportunities in education," said Representative Wilson.

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the launch of Head Start:

"As a former Head Start teacher, I know firsthand what access to education and a hearty breakfast can do for a child. Head Start has introduced thousands of children to learning and as a result, many of them have gone on to earn college educations, start successful careers and become productive members of society.

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced today that the City of Opa-Locka will receive revitalization grants totaling $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Opa-Locka is one of nine communities in Florida to receive a portion of more than $3.9 million in Brownfield grants. This investment will provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean, and redevelop contaminated sites, which will boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment.