[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 128 (Saturday, August 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CANTON, MARTINS MILL, AND FRUITVALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
                  DISTRICTS IN VAN ZANDT COUNTY, TEXAS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2007

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I would like to honor the 
Canton, Martins Mill, and Fruitvale Independent School Districts in Van 
Zandt County, Texas for excellence in education.
  Education is a fundamental part of the development of our Nation's 
youth. The Texas Education Agency recently released the 2007 annual 
performance ratings for schools across Texas. It is notable that the 
Canton, Martins Mill, and Fruitvale Independent School Districts were 
able to maintain their rating of ``recognized''--which is the second-
highest possible rating.
  Their performance illustrates the commitment and dedication of the 
administrators, teachers, and staff who provide students with a quality 
education. In particular, I would like to recognize the work of 
Superintendents Jerome Stewart, Todd Schneider, and Bruce Congleton.
  Madam Speaker, as the representative for Van Zandt County, I would 
like to commend the Canton, Martins Mill, and Fruitvale Independent 
School Districts for their continued achievements in education.

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