[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 30 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL IN HEREFORD, 
                                 TEXAS

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2008

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I proudly congratulate St. Anthony's 
School on the occasion of its 90th anniversary. The school's 90th 
anniversary was celebrated along with Catholic Schools Week from 
January 27-February 2, 2008.
  St. Anthony's began providing Catholic education in 1914 with the 
purpose of supplying children with knowledge of the Catholic faith, as 
well as a strong foundation for future learning. In 1917-1918, 
continuous classes were introduced. St. Anthony's moved to its current 
location in 1955 where 14 classrooms, a library, a meeting room, a 
cafeteria and a gym now make up the school.
  Throughout its history, several orders of religious nuns have staffed 
the school. Presently, the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate make 
up the faculty. They have taught and maintained St. Anthony's since the 
1987-1988 school year.
  St. Anthony's provides classes from pre-school through sixth grade. 
The school remains focused on teaching the Catholic faith while also 
providing the opportunity for students to acquire the skills needed to 
achieve high honors upon entering the Hereford Independent School 
District upper grades. Students participate in acts of service, the 
Accelerated Reading Program and after-school activities such as sports 
or choir. The six-member board of education along with Principal Ann 
Lueb and Rev. John Valdez govern the school and determine policies.
  During the 90th anniversary celebration, Dolores Loerwald Brorman was 
presented with the 2008 National Catholic Education Association 
Distinguished Graduate Award. The award recognizes individuals who have 
made a significant contribution to American society and the Catholic 
Church and has been presented to a deserving graduate of St. Anthony's 
School every year since 1993.
  I applaud St. Anthony's school for providing quality education and 
developing knowledgeable and honorable students for 90 years. Also, I 
congratulate Dolores Loerwald Brorman on receiving the 2008 
Distinguished Graduate Award and making such a mark in her community.

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