[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S10117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING PHELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to congratulate two 
outstanding Kentucky schools of distinction. Phelps Elementary School 
of Phelps and St. Raphael the Archangel of Louisville are recipients of 
the 2005 Schools of Distinction Award. This honor is presented 
nationally to 20 schools, of kindergarten through 12th grade, which 
have demonstrated exceptional commitment to achievement and innovation 
in education.
  Phelps Elementary School and St. Raphael the Archangel were selected 
from more than 3,000 participating schools nationwide. Both schools 
were chosen as winners based on merit in each of 10 categories: overall 
academic achievement, literacy, science, mathematics, teamwork, 
leadership, collaboration, professional development, technical 
excellence and technical innovation. Phelps Elementary School was 
recognized for outstanding science achievement while St. Raphael the 
Archangel was recognized for outstanding professional development.
  For their efforts the two schools will each be rewarded with a 
$10,000 cash grant along with their school representatives receiving an 
all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, to participate in an awards 
ceremony. These two schools represent the best in educational 
excellence and innovation. It is truly an honor to commend Phelps 
Elementary School and St. Raphael the Archangel as two of the finest 
schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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