[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 172 (Wednesday, November 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING ST. GERMAINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR THEIR SELECTION AS A 
                      NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Germaine 
Catholic School of Oak Lawn, Illinois as they are recognized by the 
U.S. Department of Education as a prime example of excellence in 
education.
  Since the establishment of St. Germaine Parish by Fr. Walter Sheridan 
in 1962, education has been a priority for this community. With the 
diligent support of the Sisters of the Presentation, the parish school 
opened in 1964 and began a tradition of exceptional education in not 
only academics but also the teachings of faith.
  In the years since its founding, St. Germaine has consistently been 
noted for its achievement in bringing quality education to its 
students. On October 2, 2007, St. Germaine was designated a national 
Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret 
Spellings.
  This distinguished award, given to those schools that are either 
academically superior or have demonstrated dramatic gains in student 
achievement, was presented to only 287 schools throughout the country. 
This award places St. Germaine in the top 10 percent of our Nation's 
schools.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend St. Germaine Catholic School 
on this extraordinary achievement. I am proud to have in my district a 
school that does so much to produce the educated and moral citizens who 
will lead our Nation in the future.

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