[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 31, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2077]
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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. MARY'S SCHOOL

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 31, 1995

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Mary's 
School in Mattoon, IL. St. Mary's has been named the 1995 State 
Champion of Illinois for the President's Council on Physical Fitness 
and Sports.
  In this nationally recognized competition, St. Mary's finished as the 
top school in Illinois with enrollments between 101 and 500 students. 
In fact, St. Mary's performance during the 1993-94 school year, in 
which 62.4 percent of students performed at the 85th percentile rank, 
was the best among all Illinois schools.
  St. Mary's commitment to excellence in physical fitness is known 
throughout the community. Mr. Speaker, Mike Martin, a local 
conservation officer, volunteers his time to ensure that St. Mary's 
School has a physical education program on Monday and Friday mornings. 
Mr. Martin has not only invested his time, but has also built an 
obstacle course and weights, out of plaster of Paris and tin cans, so 
that the students can be in their best possible physical condition.
  Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Nov. 3, 1995 these award winning students 
will be officially recognized for their exceptional performance in four 
areas: A one mile run/walk, which builds heart and lung endurance; 
curl-ups, which strengthen the abdomen; a sit and reach stretch to flex 
muscles; pull-ups for upper body strength; and a shuttle run for 
agility. I am proud to join with the parents, teachers, and friends of 
these outstanding young people in congratulating them on making 
physical fitness a priority.

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