[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING EUNICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Eunice Elementary 
School in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, for being recognized by the 
United States Department of Education as a 2010 National Blue Ribbon 
School.
  Eunice Elementary is one of the 304 schools honored this year for 
great academic achievement and far-reaching improvement. Nominations 
and applications were sent by numerous public and private elementary, 
middle, and high schools. More than 6,000 schools have been honored 
since 1982, when the Blue Ribbon Program began.
  Eunice Elementary educates students from pre-kindergarten through 
fourth grade. The school's accelerated reading program also excelled at 
the national level this year. LEAP scores from spring 2010 were 
proficient with mathematics being the most improved.
  The hard work of the students and dedication of the faculty and staff 
prove the school deserving of this honor. The entire St. Landry Parish 
community, which has contributed to Eunice Elementary's success, should 
be very proud. Commending this Louisiana school for its wonderful 
achievement is both an honor and a pleasure.
  Again, congratulations to Eunice Elementary School, a 2010 National 
Blue Ribbon School.

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