[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 150 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COLLIER ELEMENTARY EXCELS AS BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2001

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, educators from Collier Elementary School, 
which is located in my congressional district, recently visited 
Washington, D.C. to accept the 2000-2001 Blue Ribbon School of 
Excellence Award. At this time, in particular, we must remember and 
honor the many men and women who daily are entrusted to enrich the 
lives of our children. Collier earned this prestigious award because of 
its unique dedication to academic excellence, quality teaching, 
parental involvement, and community support.
  Collier Elementary is located in the heart of a working class 
community in the Harlandale Independent School District in southeast 
San Antonio. As a former Harlandale school board member, I understand 
the social and economic challenges facing students, teachers, and 
administrators. I am greatly pleased that Collier is a model 
neighborhood school where children can master the basics with adequate 
textbooks and equipment in an environment that is safe, disciplined, 
and drug-free.
  Schools are a reflection of our community and it takes everyone 
working together to make them quality institutions. The administration, 
teachers, staff, students and their families should be commended for 
their hard work and dedication to making Collier an exemplary school. 
The entire Collier Elementary community deserves due praise for being 
designated by the Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of 
Excellence.

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