[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1004]
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                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRENT CURTICE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Brent Curtice of Paonia, Colorado, on being recognized by 
the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals as the Colorado 
High School Principal of the Year. The award acknowledges leaders who 
have provided high quality learning opportunities for students. In 
honor of Brent's award, the Town of Paonia also declared April 7 as 
``Brent Curtice Appreciation Day.'' This award is a well-deserved 
testament to his achievements in education.
  Brent began his career in education twenty-two years ago as a teacher 
and athletic director at Hotchkiss High School. Thirteen years later he 
accepted a position at Paonia High School. His leadership and 
dedication have helped to take the school to the upper echelons of 
academic excellence, including achieving a top five ranking among 2A 
schools in Colorado for the ACT college entrance exam. Brent, however, 
is quick to note that it is the work of the students and teachers that 
really make the school a success.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the service and 
achievements of Brent Curtice before this body of Congress and this 
nation. His efforts to continually challenge his students through a 
demanding curriculum is truly remarkable, and the recognition he 
received from the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals 
as their 2004 Colorado High School Principal of the Year is a well-
deserved testament to his tireless efforts. I sincerely thank Brent for 
his service.

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