[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      COMMENDING NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL ON 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Golden 
Anniversary of Notre Dame High School in Batavia, New York.
  For 50 years, the teachers and faculty of Notre Dame have been 
faithful to their mission of instilling ``in young men and women faith, 
knowledge and confidence preparing to serve in an ever-changing 
world.'' Indeed, drawing students from six neighboring counties, Notre 
Dame High School has, for a half century, provided students not only a 
challenging academic environment, but important interpersonal 
development, stressing self-discipline and personal responsibility that 
result in greater achievement.
  From a low-enrollment of 90 students less than a decade ago, to a 
near-capacity enrollment of 275 today, Notre Dame High School received 
the Middle States accreditation and is pursuing membership in the 
National Association of Independent Schools. Notre Dame High School is 
committed to excellence, both for their students and their institution.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join me in saluting the 
teachers, faculty, parents and students of Notre Dame High school on 
their 50th Anniversary, and to wish them continued success as they 
begin their second 50 years of education and service to the community.

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