[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 798 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 798

    Recognizing and celebrating students who overcome immeasurable 
                    adversity to excel academically.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 4, 2006

 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing and celebrating students who overcome immeasurable 
                    adversity to excel academically.

Whereas the United States of America was founded on the principles of fair 
        competition, collaboration, and equal opportunity;
Whereas the preparation of young people for success in the 21st century and 
        beyond is the primary objective of America's public education system;
Whereas a high-quality, highly competitive education for all students is 
        imperative for the economic growth and productivity of the United 
        States;
Whereas a well-educated populace is critical to the Nation's political and 
        economic well-being and national security;
Whereas all students in public elementary schools and secondary schools must 
        have access to an equitable and effective education in order to succeed;
Whereas students across America work hard every day, overcoming substantial 
        barriers to their academic achievement;
Whereas individuals, communities, schools, and families succeed in the face of 
        great odds to secure educational opportunity for American children; and
Whereas continued academic excellence in every community is vital to American 
        progress and global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends those students who have risen above the 
        obstacles to their success, both internal and external;
            (2) recognizes the contributions of families, schools, and 
        communities in student achievement;
            (3) encourages all students to continue to work hard and 
        strive for excellence;
            (4) congratulates Hollywood for meeting the challenge of 
        positively depicting young people in film; and
            (5) recognizes the talents of Laurence Fishburne, Angela 
        Bassett, Keke Palmer, and Doug Atchison for the portrayal of an 
        American educational success story in the newly released movie, 
        Akeela and the Bee.
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