[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 11, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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            RECOGNIZING THE HARRISON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Harrison 
Public School District for being named to the national ``GreatSchools'' 
list by Forbes magazine. Under the leadership of superintendant Jerry 
Moody, Harrison was named the top public school district in the country 
for markets of median home price under $100,000. Harrison was the only 
Arkansas school district to make Forbes' top 10 list.
  Harrison received this designation based on criteria including 
quality of education, affordable housing, and the unemployment rate. 
Calling Harrison a ``rural gem,'' the magazine commented that ``with 
its well-developed gifted and talented program and an intimate 12.5-to-
1 student-teacher ratio, Harrison offers serious book learning in a 
mountain idyll.''
  Forbes has found out what Harrison residents have known for years: 
that hard work, dedication, and a commitment to education are integral 
to a community's success. When students, teachers, administrators and 
parents work together, great things can be achieved.
  Along with all Arkansans, I extend my congratulations to each member 
of the Harrison community.

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