[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   IN RECOGNITION OF 2010 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS FROM THE 12TH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                           HON. MARK S. CRITZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. CRITZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize both Conemaugh 
Township Area Intermediate School and Wylandville Elementary School for 
being selected as two of this year's 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools. 
This announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan 
on September 9, 2010.
  The U.S. Department of Education selected 304 schools nationwide to 
receive this year's honor, including 14 schools in Pennsylvania. I'm 
proud to announce that two of these schools were from the district that 
I represent.
  Conemaugh Township Area Intermediate School is located in Johnstown, 
Pennsylvania, and is the home of over 350 elementary students. 
Wylandville Elementary School, a member of the Canon-McMillan School 
District, serves a population of approximately 200 students in North 
Strabane Township, near Eighty Four, Pennsylvania.
  Beginning in 1982, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program has honored public 
and private schools that are models of both excellence and equity. The 
Award is granted to schools that are either high performing, or have 
improved student achievement to high levels, particularly among 
disadvantaged children.
  These two schools are outstanding examples of how hard work and 
commitment can pay off in achieving these criteria. Both of these 
schools recognize the importance of achievement, and the need to ensure 
that students have the resources to learn and to succeed. I appreciate 
the efforts of Conemaugh Township Area Intermediate School and 
Wylandville Elementary School in teaching our children to recognize 
their full potential, and equally important, providing them with the 
tools they need to achieve success in life.
  Madam Speaker, I conclude my remarks by congratulating these schools 
on their exceptional dedication and passion for helping our students 
succeed. I wish them well as they continue to inspire our young 
scholars.

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