[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MS. CATHERINE CARNAHAN

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Catherine 
Carnahan of Oregon for receiving the award of Middle Level Principal of 
the Year. The National Association of Secondary Schools Principals 
honors the secondary school principal who has succeeded in providing 
high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as 
demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.
  Ms. Carnahan believes in the spirit of collaboration and unselfishly 
credits the highly-trained team that she leads. Over the last five 
years, this cooperation has led to increased test scores and an 
attendance rate of 95 percent or higher. She and her team work together 
to find strategies to help each student succeed.
  I am privileged to represent Duniway Middle School in McMinnville, 
Oregon, and the team of professionals that provide quality education to 
their students every day. Not only do I honor Ms. Carnahan for her 
contribution to the noble endeavor of teaching, but I commend her as an 
example of true leadership. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Ms. Carnahan for this important recognition and 
her commitment to excellence in our public schools.

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