[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 152 (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT YVONNE A. EWELL 
                            TOWNVIEW CENTER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview 
Center in Dallas, Texas for receiving the Blue Ribbon Award from the 
U.S. Department of Education.
  This prestigious award is given to public and private elementary, 
middle, and high schools that show outstanding gains in student 
achievement as well as superior academic programs. Additionally, it 
recognizes the achievements of institutions that have a large portion 
of students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many times, these 
schools serve as models for other institutions across the country and 
offer insight into the ways we can improve education in some of our 
most troubled neighborhoods.
  In Dallas, there were a total of four institutions that were selected 
for this award. In addition to the School of Health Professions, George 
B. Dealey Montessori Academy, George Peabody Elementary School, and 
Victor H. Hexter Elementary School were also selected as Blue Ribbon 
Award recipients.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the accomplishments of the School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. 
Ewell Townview Center in addition to all the schools across the country 
that were awarded with this prestigious honor.

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