[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOSEPH BALLET COMPANY IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer 
my congratulations to the St. Joseph Ballet Company in Santa Ana, 
California, for receiving the 2003 Coming Up Taller award.
  The Coming Up Taller award recognizes programs that involve students 
in the arts and humanities.
  The St. Joseph Ballet Company offers 42 dance classes every week, 
provides one on one tutoring with students at the University of 
California, Irvine and along with assistance in the college admission 
and financial aid process.
  St. Joseph is more than just a dance program. They have been teaching 
children about dance, self-discipline, and the importance of academic 
excellence for over 20 years.
  Children are given a sense of accomplishment, motivation in all 
aspects of life and an education that goes beyond standard core 
curriculum.
  In these difficult economic times for education, I am pleased that 
there are still programs like St. Joseph's Ballet that provide 
invaluable tools to prepare our children for the future.

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