[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I stand today among my 
distinguished colleagues to congratulate the students, administration, 
and faculty of Daviess County High School for winning a Preparing 
America's Future Award from the U.S. Department of Education.
  This recent accolade is just one in the line of many bestowed upon 
the diligent students and devout faculty of Daviess County High School. 
In 2001, the U.S. Department of Education selected Daviess County High 
School as a 1999-2000 National Blue Ribbon School shortly after the 
Commonwealth awarded them with a Kentucky Blue Ribbon award.
  The prestigious Preparing America's Future prize is presented to six 
high schools throughout the entire nation that have taken significant 
strides in improving their academic standards for all students. Daviess 
County High School was among this elite group based specifically upon 
their reputation for excellence and a rigorous evaluation of their 
progress in 12 key school improvement strategies. The review showed 
above all else that the school is accurately meeting the needs and 
expectations of today's students. I would like to offer a special 
thanks to Principal Brad Stanley for his inspiring leadership and 
robust commitment to the education of our nation's and the 
Commonwealth's future. With this competent captain at the helm, Daviess 
County High School will surely experience smooth sailing ahead.
  I hope Daviess County High is as proud of this accomplishment as I 
am. This award highly reflects upon not only the students and faculty 
but also the overall community and its dedication to its children. I 
thank you all for working towards a better educated Kentucky.

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