[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

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                          HON. RILEY M. MOORE

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2025

  Mr. MOORE of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, last week we celebrated 
Catholic Schools week, so today I rise to recognize the 24 phenomenal 
Catholic schools across our state of West Virginia.
  Rooted in a shared Catholic faith, and committed to excellence, these 
schools consistently provide a high quality, Christ-centered education 
to Catholic and non-Catholic families across the Mountain State.
  In West Virginia, our 24 Catholic schools serve thousands of students 
from the western border of Huntington to Wheeling and Weirton in the 
Northern Panhandle and Martinsburg in the Eastern Panhandle.
  As a father of students currently attending one of these fine 
Catholic schools, it's my distinct honor to recognize the outstanding 
work our Catholic schools do for every child who enters their doors. 
These schools provide a challenging curriculum that fosters deep 
intellectual and spiritual growth, while also giving children the 
ability to recognize, develop, and share their God-given gifts and 
talents.
  Additionally, I'm proud to have championed the Hope Scholarship 
program during my time as West Virginia State Treasurer, which has 
expanded access to these great institutions to every child, regardless 
of zip code or financial means.
  It is truly a privilege to recognize West Virginia's Catholic 
schools, and I look forward to continuing to fight for Catholic schools 
here in the House of Representatives. May God continue to bless our 
Catholic schools in West Virginia.

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