[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO LAVACE STEWART ELEMENTARY

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate LaVace Stewart 
Elementary School in Kemah, Texas, in my congressional district, for 
being awarded a No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon award. LaVace Stewart 
Elementary School earned this award by going from acceptable to 
exemplary in State accountability ratings in less than 4 years.
  LaVace Stewart Elementary School is one of only 23 Texas schools 
selected for the Blue Ribbon award, which honors public and private 
elementary, middle, and high schools that demonstrate superior academic 
performance or high gains in student achievement.
  LaVace Stewart is certainly worthy of this award. As Dr. Sandra 
Mossman, superintendent of schools for Clear Creek Independent School 
District said, ``[W]hen you walk into [LaVace Stewart] you can 
immediately feel the enthusiasm for learning and witness the compassion 
for children.''
  Madam Speaker, I agree with Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings 
that ``It takes a lot of hard work by teachers and students to become a 
Blue Ribbon school, and it's a privilege to celebrate their great 
effort.'' I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the teachers, 
administrators, parents, and the students of LaVace Stewart Elementary 
School for the school's is named a Blue Ribbon School.

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