[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUDY OKRUHLIK

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2007

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on April 26 the Brazoria Roundtable will 
honor Mr. Rudy Okruhlik for his over 30 years of work in Texas schools, 
the last 6 years of which were spent as superintendent of Brazosport 
Independent School District (ISD). Brazospsort ISD consists of 11 
elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 intermediate schools, 2 high 
schools, and an alternative placement center. Under Superintendent 
Okruhlik's leadership, Brazosport ISD combined challenging academic 
programs with a passionate commitment to excellence in order to produce 
an environment conducive to high student achievement.
  The results of Superintendent Okruhlik's efforts are shown in 
Brazosport lSD's rating as Academically Acceptable for the last 2 years 
on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, with 9 of 
the 18 regular education campuses rated exemplary or recognized in 
2005. Additionally, Brazosport ISD has scored well above the minimum 
Federal Adequate Yearly Progress requirements for the last 2 years.
  Prior to coming to Brazosport lSD, Rudy Okruhlik served as 
superintendent of Palacios Independent School District from 1992 
through 1997 and of Huntsville Independent School District from 1997 
through 2000. In recognition of his lifetime commitment to, and 
achievement in, education, Okruhlik has been named an honorary life 
member of the Texas Association of School Boards.
  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I once again express my pleasure in 
joining the Brazoria Roundtable in saluting Mr. Rudy Okruhlik for his 
work on behalf of Texas children.

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