[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S9073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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        IN RECOGNITION OF SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ASHLAND, KY

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today with great pride to 
ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to one of Kentucky's 
fine elementary schools, Summit Elementary of Ashland, KY. On June 22, 
2004, the Schools of Distinction Awards program gave Summit Elementary 
an Award of Distinction for their dedication to excellence in 
education.
  The Schools of Distinction Awards program was created by Intel 
Corporation, Scholastic Inc., and the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence 
Foundation, to recognize the finest K through 12 schools in the United 
States. Winners of the program's awards are selected based on their 
implementation of creative programs that foster improvement in 
education.
  Summit Elementary School received the award for its practice of 
involving the parents of schoolchildren in the educational process. As 
the father of nine children, I am aware of the great importance of 
parental involvement in education. It can't be overestimated. It is a 
motivator to the children, a guidance to the teachers and a helping 
hand to all involved. I believe that any school which recognizes the 
need for parental involvement is on the right track and certainly 
deserves a School of Distinction Award.
  In closing, I thank, not only Summit Elementary, but the parents, 
teachers, and students of this fine institution. The effort they have 
all put into ensuring that the future of America is bright is a 
blessing on us all.

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