[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE DORA B. LANTRIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THEIR 2009 BLUE 
                          RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Dora B. Lantrip Elementary School in the Houston Independent School 
District and our district for their dedication to academic excellence 
that has earned them the honored distinction of being a Blue Ribbon 
School in 2009.
  Since 1982, the U. S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Schools 
Program has honored many of America's most successful schools, and I am 
proud of Lantrip Elementary for establishing itself as an elite 
academic institution by achieving this high honor. The Blue Ribbon 
Award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools 
that are academically superior or have made dramatic gains in student 
achievement and helped close achievement gaps among minority and 
disadvantaged students. This year 314 schools earned this coveted 
award.
  Dora B. Lantrip Elementary is a school that believes higher 
expectations lead to higher achievement. Lantrip strives to stimulate 
young minds and encourage them to strive for excellence, while 
instilling in them a love of learning. Under the supervision of 
Principal Ms. Matilda Orozco, Lantrip Elementary also works to develop 
students into decision-makers who have mutual respect for others. 
Lantrip Elementary is an example of consistent excellence that is an 
inspiration for all schools in the Houston area.
  I congratulate the administration, teachers, parents, and students at 
Lantrip for their dedication to excellence and hard work.

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