[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 84 (Friday, June 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD CONGRATULATIONS

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 21, 2002

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations to 
the principal, faculty and students of Oak Middle School in Los 
Alamitos, California, on that school's receipt of the U.S. Department 
of Education's prestigious ``Blue Ribbon School of Excellence'' Award.
  The Blue Ribbon Award is a highly competitive honor awarded to 
schools that are judged to be particularly effective in meeting local, 
state and national education goals. To qualify for the award, schools 
must undergo a rigorous selection process culminating in a decision 
made by a panel of educators from across the country selecting schools 
for recommendations to Secretary Paige.
  I can think of no school more worthy of this award than Oak Middle 
School, which under the excellent leadership of Principal James 
Elsasser consistently produces well-educated and active students. 
Because of the vision and determination demonstrated by Mr. Elsasser 
and his committed faculty, Oak Middle School has been recognized by the 
Federal Government for its excellence--a recognition that I think is 
long overdue.
  I congratulate Oak Middle School on its achievement, I encourage the 
students and faculty to continue their tradition of excellence.

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