[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1037]
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                          BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 1999

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and congratulate 
the extraordinary accomplishments of two schools which are located in 
my home district. Concordia Elementary and Moulton Elementary recently 
were selected to receive the Blue Ribbon Schools award.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established by the U.S. Secretary 
of Education in 1982. Since its establishment, more than 3,500 schools 
have been recognized for their excellence.
  Blue Ribbon status is awarded to schools that have strong leadership, 
a clear vision, a sense of mission, and most importantly, solid 
evidence of family involvement. Through exceptional academics, 
athletics and after-school programs, these schools have set themselves 
apart from other schools. Concordia and Moulton have achieved the 
recognition of a Blue Ribbon School that comes from their outstanding 
level of excellence. Teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers and 
students should be applauded for their efforts.
  I would like to express my congratulations to these schools. 
Concordia Elementary and Moulton Elementary should be proud of their 
accomplishment. Nothing is of more importance to our families, our 
communities and our country than the quality of education in America.

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