[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
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RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT ``COMMUNITY SCHOOLS' 
                    NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE''

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of the Independence, Missouri school district 
on winning the Coalition for Community Schools' Award for Excellence.
  Every year the Coalition for Community Schools honors communities and 
schools that are dedicated to the goal of the Coalition of bringing 
together the expertise of schools and their communities to help 
students succeed. Independence, Missouri is being recognized this year 
for their outstanding core principles. They are result-oriented, 
address real student and family needs, and engage students and school 
and community leaders.
  The Coalition for Community Schools will honor Independence along 
with 2 other communities and 3 schools with a breakfast on Capitol Hill 
on June 14th.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thanking the members 
of Independence, Missouri. Their dedication to the education of our 
youth is a credit to our Nation, and I am proud to represent them in 
the United States Congress.

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