[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize several 
exceptional elementary schools within my district. The California 
Distinguished Schools Program will honor Robinson Elementary of 
Manhattan Beach Unified, Rancho Vista Elementary of Palos Verdes 
Peninsula Unified, Tulita Elementary of Redondo Beach Unified, and 
Edison Elementary of Torrance Unified in an awards ceremony tomorrow. 
Started in 1985, the California Department of Education program 
recognizes a school's commitment to providing a superior education.
  A total of 233 California grade schools were chosen for the annual 
awards. These schools were recognized with having the most up to date 
technology, balanced and rigorous curricula, and qualified, talented 
faculty. Most importantly, they are schools with the utmost student-
teacher interaction as well as school-community interaction.
  These schools value the cultural diversity of the local communities 
and make it a priority in their classes. They pay close attention to 
the needs of each student, emphasizing the importance of academics and 
the community.
  I commend these schools for providing local children a quality 
education. Their commitment to parental participation, professional 
development, community involvement, and academic achievement is 
exemplary. Education is important to the future of our nation. I wish 
these schools continued success.

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