[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       H. RES. 51--HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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                               speech of

                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the hallmark of Catholic 
schools is their ability to provide students with a well-rounded 
education. By focusing on academic excellence based on strong morals, 
Catholic schools consistently graduate ethical scholars.
  I strongly support H. Res. 51 because it recognizes this 
distinguished ability of Catholic schools. New Jersey's fifth district 
is proud to be the home of numerous Catholic schools which are overseen 
by the dioceses of Newark, Metuchen and Paterson.
  As we commend Catholic schools through this resolution and during 
next week's Catholic Schools Week, I would be remiss if I did not 
highlight the excellent administrators, teachers, parents, and students 
who make up the New Jersey Catholic School system. It is their 
dedication to their mission that has cultivated a lasting and 
celebrated program.
  New Jersey's strong tradition of Catholic education can be traced 
back to the late eighteenth century when larger metropolitan areas 
started to erect schools which were supervised and supported by church 
authorities. Now, over 200 years later, Catholic schools can be found 
all over New Jersey, educating future leaders to serve their fellow 
statesmen and those who live far beyond our state line.
  New Jersey Catholic Schools operate under the motto: ``Learning to 
love. Loving to learn.'' This maxim pinpoints the consistent successful 
record of Catholic education: instilling a respect and concern for 
others while simultaneously sparking a genuine curiosity and thirst for 
knowledge.
  It is with these things in mind that I whole-heartedly support House 
Resolution 51 and look forward to hearing of the continued successes of 
the Catholic school system, in New Jersey and all over the world.

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