[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10943-S10944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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            CONGRATULATING BRONZE MEDAL SCHOOLS IN KENTUCKY

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, today I congratulate the top 
public schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I was pleased to learn 
that U.S. News and World Report awarded 26 high schools in Kentucky 
with a bronze medal for their outstanding performance on standardized 
exams and for providing college-level coursework.
  These 26 Kentucky high schools have shown that they foster an 
environment that serves all students, no matter their academic goals, 
by demonstrating a commitment to excellence through quality education. 
These Bronze Medal Schools back this up with measurable academic 
outcomes that show improvement throughout a range of performance 
indicators.
  I have always been proud of Kentucky education because of its 
relentless effort to enhance and develop the lives of every student. 
This is a well deserved recognition for the excellent work that is done 
by all of these high schools, and I would like to congratulate each for 
its great success.
  The following schools were commended with awards: Barbourville City 
School in Barbourville, KY; Bardstown High School in Bardstown, KY; 
Central High School in Louisville, KY; Corbin High School in Corbin, 
KY; Dawson Springs High School in Dawson Springs, KY; Eminence High 
School in Eminence, KY; Evarts High School in Evarts, KY; Frederick 
Fraize High School in Cloverport, KY; Graves County High School in 
Mayfield, KY; Hancock County High School in Lewisport,

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KY; Harlan High School in Harlan, KY; Hazard High School in Hazard, KY; 
Hickman County High School in Clinton, KY; Jackson City School in 
Jackson, KY; Johnson Central High School in Paintsville, KY; Magoffin 
County High School in Salyersville, KY; Owensboro High School in 
Owensboro, KY; Paintsville High School in Paintsville, KY; Paris High 
School in Paris, KY; Phelps High School in Phelps, KY; Pineville High 
School in Pineville, KY; Russell County High School in Russell Springs, 
KY; Walton-Verona High School in Walton, KY; Whitley County High School 
in Williamsburg, KY; Williamsburg City School in Williamsburg, KY; and 
Williamstown High School in Williamstown, KY.
  Again, I commend these high schools for a job well done. I hope that 
their efforts will inspire other schools in Kentucky and around the 
country to strive for the best.

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