[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 152 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING SAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORT CATHOLIC SCHOOL, A BLUE RIBBON 
                                 SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 29, 2013

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 2013 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate Saint 
Louis de Montfort Catholic School in Fishers, Indiana in celebration of 
this special occasion.
  The National Blue Ribbon designation, given by the U.S. Department of 
Education, is awarded to both public and private schools across our 
great nation. Started by President Reagan and given annually since 
1982, the award celebrates great American schools that achieve very 
high learning standards or are making significant improvements in the 
academic achievements of their students. In my district and across the 
country, the award recognizes the great educators, students and parents 
who have worked so hard to ensure Indiana's children reach their full 
potential and achieve academic success.
  For all of these reasons and many more, I am so proud that Saint 
Louis de Montfort is receiving this prestigious designation. It is a 
wonderful acknowledgement of the school's commitment to providing young 
Hoosiers an exceptional education. While 417 schools nationwide may be 
nominated, only 286 are chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School, making 
this recognition all the more impressive.
  Serving children from junior kindergarten through eighth grade, Saint 
Louis de Montfort Catholic School provides its students with an 
outstanding education in both academics and the Catholic faith. It has 
consistently been graded as an ``A'' school by the Indiana Department 
of Education and is a leader in incorporating technology and learning 
in the classroom, while also engaging its students in daily prayer, 
religion classes, liturgical celebrations, and service learning 
projects. As a mother whose children attended Catholic school, I 
applaud Saint Louis de Montfort for its work to ensure its students 
engage with the Hoosier community and remain service-oriented.
  As a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, I also want 
to acknowledge how important it is to our nation's future to encourage 
and raise a new generation of Americans who have the skills and 
knowledge to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Students like 
those at Saint Louis de Montfort give me hope that we will accomplish 
this vital mission. Their outstanding work is an inspiration to 
students, educators and parents across the nation. Once again, 
congratulations to Saint Louis de Montfort. I am very proud of you.

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