[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1539]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 1999

  Mr. Deutsch.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the selection of 
Tamarac Elementary as a ``National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.'' 
It is both an honor and a privilege for me to recognize this exemplary 
school for receiving such a distinguished award.
  Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program has celebrated many of 
America's most successful schools. A Blue Ribbon symbol denotes a level 
of educational proficiency recognized by parents and students in 
thousands of communities. Superior teaching, dedicated staff, and a 
caring environment for students are a few reasons why Tamarac 
Elementary has been chosen for such an exclusive award after a rigorous 
selection process.
  Tamarac Elementary School was built in 1973 and is the only school in 
the city of Tamarac, Florida. The school's extraordinary devotion to 
educating the leaders of the 21st century is illustrated best by its 
mission statement: ``The mission of Tamarac Elementary is to establish 
an educational environment where children reach their highest potential 
intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically through a total 
commitment of school, home, and community.'' Mr. Speaker, I am sure 
that my colleagues will agree with me when I say that this mission 
statement demonstrates noble goals--goals which all schools should 
strive to fufill.
  Tamarac Elementary has taken the Blue Ribbon Challenge and triumphed 
with flying colors. I wish to congratulate Principal Kathleen Goldstein 
and her devoted staff for this well deserved honor. This is truly an 
accomplishment that the entire Tarmarac community can be proud of.

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