[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 150 (Friday, October 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      HONORING VIRGIL COVINGTON, PRINCIPAL--WINBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                          HON. ERNIE FLETCHER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 1999

  Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge an outstanding 
leader within the Central Kentucky educational community. A man who has 
dedicated his life to not only improving education--but making sure 
students strive to do the best they possibly can. He is a principal who 
has touched and improved the lives of so many throughout his years of 
dedicated service to our community--and I applaud the recognition of 
his commitment.
  Recently, the Kentucky Education Commissioner recognized this 
outstanding principal--Mr. Virgil Convington--as a recipient of the 
National Educators Award from the Milken Foundation. Next summer, Mr. 
Covington will join other educators in California for a week-long 
conference--but today he receives praises and congratulations from the 
school system, community, parents and children that he has strived so 
hard to serve over the years.
  It's obvious that Mr. Covington has worked to produce positive 
change--while making sure that no one is left behind within the Winburn 
Middle School and surrounding community. It's only proper that he 
receives this award on the eve of the 21st century--as he has been a 
part of the Windburn Middle School since 1990. The new millennium will 
mark Mr. Covington's 10th year of dedicated service.
  Today--I join our community in recognizing an outstanding principal 
who has made a significant contribution to the field of education. I 
find it very fitting that Mr. Virgil Covington received this 
prestigious award.

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