[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
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                     SALUTE TO BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, this week the Department of Education 
announced the selection of 16 secondary schools to be presented the 
prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Award. I am thrilled that two of these 
schools, Dana Hills High School and Santa Margarita Catholic High 
School, are in my district, and I would like to take this opportunity 
to applaud both of these schools for this achievement.
  Blue Ribbon Schools are judged on the basis of being especially 
effective in meeting local, state, and national goals. These schools 
display the qualities of excellence that are necessary to prepare our 
children for the challenges of the next century.
  Dana Hills and Santa Margarita have both reached a level of 
excellence and fully deserve the recognition they are receiving with 
the Blue Ribbon Award. Teachers, parents, volunteers and of course the 
students themselves must be congratulated for their efforts. Through 
exceptional academics, athletics, and after-school programs, Dana Hills 
and Santa Margarita have set themselves apart from other schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here today to recognize these 
excellent academic institutions and I extend my congratulations to Dana 
Hills High School and Santa Margarita Catholic School.

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