[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, RECIPIENT OF THE 2010 BLUE 
                       RIBBON OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
St. Ambrose Catholic School for being named by the United States 
Department of Education as a recipient of a 2010 Blue Ribbon School of 
Excellence Award.
  The Blue Ribbon School award honors public and private elementary, 
middle and high schools that have helped close the achievement gap and 
whose students attain and maintain high academic goals. The program is 
part of a larger Department of Education effort to identify and 
disseminate knowledge about best school leadership and teaching 
practices. Each year since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has 
sought out schools where students attain and maintain high academic 
goals, including those that beat the odds. This year St. Ambrose is one 
of only 314 schools nationwide, public and private, to receive this 
award and is the only school in the 11th Congressional District of 
Virginia to be so honored this year.
  Quality education is an important component to our community in 
Northern Virginia, and it gives me great pride to represent a school as 
committed and effective at attaining high achievement goals. St. 
Ambrose is committed to teaching faith and life skills to students from 
kindergarten through 8th grade. Through rigorous academic programs, 
robust activities, excellent staff, and a committed community, St. 
Ambrose exemplifies the strong fabric of our shared community here in 
Northern Virginia.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing and 
congratulating Principal Barbara Dalmut, her staff, and the St. Ambrose 
Catholic school community for their efforts toward earning this 
prestigious award.

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