[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  CONGRATULATIONS TO DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS

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                            HON. JACK FIELDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 16, 1995
  Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to learn that four 
schools located in my congressional district are recipients of this 
year's Drug Free Schools Award, presented annually by the U.S. 
Department of Education.
  The four schools--Ehrhardt Elementary School, Strack Intermediate 
School, Dueitt Middle School, and Tomball Intermediate School--were 
among just 98 schools nationwide to be so recognized. Winning this 
award attests to the hard work and concern of the students, faculty and 
administrators of these four schools, as well as to the hard work and 
concern of the parents of the students attending those four schools.
  In particular, I would like to congratulate Heather Maedgen, 
principal of Ehrhardt Elementary School in Klein; Gary Jones, principal 
of Strack Elementary School in Klein; Rosalind Keck, principal of 
Dueitt Middle School in Spring; and Dr. Lee Weeditz, principal of 
Tomball Intermediate School. Their leadership in eliminating drugs and 
alcohol from their schools, and in creating a positive learning 
environment, has inspired educators and students alike to work together 
for the common good.
  America's Goals 2000--a series of educational goals to which 
President Bush committed our nation--includes a commitment that ``by 
the year 2000 every school in the United States will be free of drugs, 
violence, and the unauthorized presence of firearms and alcohol, and 
will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning.''
  Mr. Speaker, the four schools located in my congressional district 
that have received the Drug Free Schools Award are well on their way to 
achieving that goal of a drug-free, alcohol-free and nonviolent 
environment in which teachers can teach and students can learn. Again, 
I congratulate everyone associated with those schools--students, 
administrators, faculty members and parents--on this tremendous, and 
well-deserved honor.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  

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