[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 124 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO DeSOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN TALLAHASSEE, 
                                FLORIDA

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                            HON. ALLEN BOYD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2005

  Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate DeSoto Trail Elementary School in Tallahassee, Florida for 
receiving the Blue Ribbon School award under the No Child Left Behind 
program. As the home of the Trailblazers they have lived up to their 
mascots name in earning this award. This is a testament to the quality 
of education this school provides and to the hard work the 
administrators, faculty and students have done to be one of only 
thirteen schools in the entire State to win this award.
  Many identify No Child Left Behind with efforts to improve failing 
schools. However, schools like DeSoto Trail that go above and beyond 
what is required by the law should not be forgotten. I am extremely 
proud of not just the students who worked so hard, but also the faculty 
and administrators whom spent so many hours helping the students become 
better citizens through education.
  DeSoto Trail Elementary is a model of excellence that will serve as 
an example for every elementary school throughout the United States. 
This school has proven that through hard work and dedication, academic 
success is not out of reach for any student.
  Therefore, I ask every member to please, join with me in 
congratulating the children and teachers who have worked so hard to 
achieve their goal. I would also like to congratulate Principal Janis 
Johnson and Assistant Principal Hank McGrotha for providing this level 
of excellence.
  The future of this country depends on the success of our education 
system. As the Representative of Tallahassee, Florida, I am honored and 
proud to be on the floor today speaking about such students and the 
parents who support them everyday.

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