[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 70 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, BLOOMFIELD, NEW MEXICO

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acclaim the 
accomplishments of one of New Mexico's top primary schools that shows 
the nation what it takes to be a leader in the educational field. I 
want to congratulate the Central Primary School in Bloomfield, New 
Mexico, for receiving the U.S. Department of Education's highest award, 
the 2000-2001 Blue Ribbon Schools Award for outstanding achievement in 
elementary education.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools Award is presented to schools that excel in 
numerous fields, from strong leadership, clear visions for the future, 
and a strong sense of mission to the high quality of teaching and up-
to-date curricula, and a commitment to share their knowledge with other 
area schools. This year, the Blue Ribbon Schools Award was only given 
to 264 elementary or primary schools nationwide. Mesa Elementary School 
in Clovis, New Mexico, was also presented with the Blue Ribbon Schools 
Award this year.
  The Bloomfield school district is in the ``Four Corners'' area of the 
state, which is the only place in the U.S. where four states--New 
Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona--meet. This area has an extremely 
diverse population, with the school-age children reflecting this 
diversity in the classroom. There, one-third of the students are Anglo, 
one-third of the students are Hispanic, and one-third of the students 
are Navajo.
  The ability of Central Primary to continually strive for excellence 
in the classroom and the community is transferred to its students, who 
learn the important skills they will need to live successful lives.
  Mr. Speaker, today I wish to acknowledge the outstanding achievements 
of the Central Primary School for its impressive achievements in the 
field of education. I thank the school for its commitment to the 
children of New Mexico.

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