[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E47]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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                               speech of

                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2010

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1008, to honor 
the contributions of Catholic schools and recognize Catholic Schools 
Week 2010.
  Catholic schools have played an important role in the American 
education system. Catholic schools across our country have an excellent 
reputation for providing a strong academic and moral education, as well 
as teaching social responsibility, to the more than 2 million American 
students currently enrolled in Catholic schools.
  The Catholic schools in my district work hard to create an 
environment where academic excellence and value driven pride can be 
fostered and embraced.
  Catholic schools produce students strongly dedicated to their faith, 
values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually 
stimulating environment rich in spiritual, character and moral 
development.
  My wife, Laurie, and I as well as our two sons, Ken and B.J., 
attended Northern Michigan's Catholic schools and realize the benefits 
of the Catholic education system.
  The week of January 31 through February 6, 2010, has been designated 
as Catholic Schools Week by the Catholic Educational Association and 
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
  This week let us pause, reflect and congratulate administrators, 
faculty, staff, students and parents as we celebrate the dedicated 
tradition of promoting education through our Catholic faith.
  Catholic schools remain possible because Catholics come together 
through their parishes and dioceses to make a financial commitment to 
see this strong tradition continue.
  H. Res. 1008 acknowledges the hard work and dedication that Catholic 
schools have contributed to building our local communities and our 
nation.
  I am proud to co-sponsor H. Res. 1008 and support the many Catholic 
schools in my district and across our nation.
  I urge all of my colleagues to support this resolution.

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