[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 130 (Thursday, September 30, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1996]
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   RECOGNIZING ST. BRIDGET'S ELEMENTARY, REED ELEMENTARY, AND HENRY 
                           ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 1999

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. Bridget's 
Elementary School, Reed Elementary School, and Henry Elementary School 
for being selected as state champions, for their achievements in the 
President's Challenge Physical Fitness Award Program.
  The State Championship Award is presented to schools with the highest 
number of students scoring at or above the 85th percentile on the 
President's Challenge. The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is a 
prestigious accomplishment, and in the 1998-1999 school year more than 
two million children nationwide earn this award.
   Mr. Speaker, physical activity is an important component of the 
health and development of our future generation, and I hope you will 
join me in commending these schools for their dedication to quality 
physical education.

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