[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF ST. COLUMBKILLE PARISH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor S. Columbkille 
Parish School, which has been named a 1999 Blue Ribbon School of 
Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Only 266 schools in the country earned this prestigious award this 
year. Blue Ribbon Schools are considered to be models of both 
excellence and equity where educational excellence for all students is 
a high priority. St. Columbkille Parish School had to demonstrate its 
effectiveness in meeting local, state and national educational goals 
and had to successfully complete a rigorous application process. Blue 
Ribbon Schools must offer instructional programs that meet the highest 
academic standards, have supportive and learning-centered school 
environments, and demonstrate student outcome results that are 
significantly above average.
  This is a great achievement for the students, parents, teachers and 
staff. The hard work of the teaching and administrative staff at St. 
Columbkille Parish School, combined with the outstanding involvement of 
parents, has created an excellent climate for learning. The entire St. 
Columbkille Parish School community should be very proud of this 
national recognition. Its academic programs and environment will serve 
as a model for schools across the country.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating the students, 
teachers and administration of St. Columbkille Parish School for their 
commitment to excellence.

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