[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
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           RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BENET ACADEMY

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
Anniversary of Benet Academy, a Catholic Benedictine college 
preparatory high school located in Lisle, Illinois. On March 2, 2012, 
Benet will celebrate its Founder's Day, representing 125 years of 
dedication to academic excellence and Christian morality.
  Benet Academy was founded in 1887 on the Benedictine motto ``Ora et 
Labora,'' ``Pray and Work.'' Generation upon generation of the 
Academy's devoted faculty and promising students have upheld this motto 
in a tradition that carries back 1,500 years to the Order of Saint 
Benedict.
  I applaud Benet Academy's commitment to nurturing an atmosphere of 
prayer, work, and stability among its student body. Its distinctive 
qualities draw students from six counties, including many in Illinois' 
Sixth Congressional District. Benet Academy has helped students 
consistently achieve at rigorous academic levels while instilling the 
Benedictine core values of community, hospitality, respect, stewardship 
and love of learning.
  On this special occasion, we recognize Benet Academy's rich history 
and faithfulness to God. We thank the Academy for its partnership with 
parents, who strive to educate the current generation that will become 
our nation's future leaders. For well over a century, Benet Academy has 
contributed toward this brighter future.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in honoring 
the legacy of Benet Academy, and in wishing them continued success.

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