[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in praise of the 
School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, home to three high 
schools ranked among the best in the nation by Newsweek magazine. 
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Arthur Johnson, is doing an outstanding 
job, for which we are all very grateful. The School District of Palm 
Beach County currently includes 166 public schools and over 170,000 
students. The efficient operation of so many institutions of learning 
is a considerable undertaking, and Dr. Johnson, his administrators and 
the faculties of the various schools deserve great praise for their 
hard work and huge success.
  I want to offer particular praise for Suncoast High School, rated 
fifth best high school in America by Newsweek and Dreyfoos School of 
the Arts, also in the top 20, both of which are in my district. 
Suncoast, an international studies magnet school, has been recognized 
before for the high quality of its programs. Additionally, at least 
five Suncoast teachers have been singled out for excellence, and both 
schools have seen many awards go to their students.
  On this occasion, I also want to recognize Jessica Su, a junior at 
Suncoast High School, one of 81 students in America to receive the 
2006-07 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. This prestigious 
distinction is given to students who demonstrate the highest 
proficiency in mathematics and science. Ms. Su is one of only seven 
juniors to win this award. A brilliant young lady, her remarkable 
accomplishment can be credited in part to the education she is getting 
at Suncoast.
  I am delighted to be able to stand here today praising these fine 
accomplishments, and it is with great pride that I congratulate both 
schools, their administrators, faculty and students and Dr. Johnson for 
the fine work they are all doing.

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