[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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                               speech of

                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to join my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives in unanimously passing H. Res. 51 honoring 
the contributions of America's Catholic Schools.
  As a product of Catholic schools, I know first-hand the value of a 
Catholic education. Through grade school, high school, college, and law 
school, my Catholic schooling not only prepared me for academic 
success, but also taught me to serve my community by sharing my 
Catholic values. Thus, it is no surprise that a Catholic education also 
played a critical role in the intellectual and spiritual growth of my 
own children as well.
  Today, America's Catholic schools are widely recognized among the 
best academic institutions in the country. From pre-schools to graduate 
schools, Catholic intuitions prepare nearly 2.4 million young men and 
women for meaningful lives rooted in spirituality, respect for others, 
and a sense of social responsibility.
  It gives me great confidence to know that America's Catholic schools 
are preparing a new generation equipped with the knowledge and values 
to serve our communities and to meet the many challenges present in our 
world. On behalf of myself and my family, I want to commend the 
thousands of dedicated servants that make Catholic education a 
foundation for a better today and tomorrow.

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