[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING AMERICA'S CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 18, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, on February 1, 1995, America will celebrate 
National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools. It is certainly 
appropriate that we acknowledge the institutions that are preparing our 
young people for fulfilling lives of service, dedication, and 
achievement.
  Over the years, this Nation's Catholic schools have educated 
thousands of students. They have given each child a value-added 
education this inspires him or her to grow intellectually and become a 
person of integrity. All students, regardless of race, creed, color, or 
gender are given the opportunity to succeed and become contributors to 
the community.
  This year's theme is ``Catholic Schools: Schools You Can Believe 
In.'' Students not only develop reasoning and problem-solving skills 
they learn to confront the problems of their communities and their 
Nation. Taking an active role in their communities gives these students 
self-confidence and the satisfaction of helping others. It is testimony 
to the strong educations that young people receive at Catholic schools, 
that so many of these students have gone on to careers of public 
service and leadership.
  I know my colleagues in the House of Representatives will join me in 
wishing this Nation's Catholic schools many more years of success. It 
is clear that the educators at these schools understand the value in 
investing in our country's most precious resource, our children.


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