[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 4 (Thursday, January 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E19]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 27, 2000

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Cecilia School, 
which has nobly served the community in Clare, Michigan, for 50 
wonderful years.
  During its 50 year history this school has endured many challenges, 
but through the love of the surrounding community it has survived, 
growing from a one-room church in the 1900's to a magnificent building 
where not only the youth of Clare but also much of the Catholic 
community are educated.
  It is clear that St. Cecilia's has been a strong pillar of the 
community and its services have reached above the dreams and ideals of 
its founders. It has given back to Clare citizens starting with the 
very first week it opened in 1950. Teachers and staff have continued 
excellent service throughout the years, providing an active learning 
environment that has produced successful, well-rounded students who 
have continually scored in the highest percentiles on standardized 
tests.
  I commend the St. Cecilia School for its 50 years of excellent 
service. The teachers, staff and parents have shown students how to 
integrate academics with Christian values, and have paved the way for 
successful citizens and an enlightened town, leaving behind a highly 
respected reputation embedded in each member of the community.
  I wish them the very best as they embark on their second half-
century.

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