[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S2197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Grade School of Webster Groves, MO, for 125 years of 
academic excellence. Holy Redeemer has graduated more than 5,000 
students since its founding in 1901. To put this in perspective, Holy 
Redeemer has continually provided quality, faith-based education to 
Missourians since Theodore Roosevelt served in the White House. Over 
the years, the school has adapted to student needs and modern 
challenges remarkably well, transforming from a school primarily 
staffed by nuns of the Dominican Sisters to a contemporary academy 
operated by dedicated lay teachers, ensuring that all students who 
attend are equipped to thrive after graduation.
  Holy Redeemer Grade School is one of thousands of Christian schools 
who have gone above and beyond to ensure our Nation's children are 
provided with the proper academic knowledge and spiritual formation to 
face life's challenges. In recognition of this impressive milestone, my 
office is proud to provide Holy Redeemer Parish an American flag that 
has flown over our Nation's Capital. I am proud that Missouri hosts 
such high-quality, faith-based schools, such as Holy Redeemer Grade 
School. I am deeply appreciative of Holy Redeemer's dedicated staff and 
religious leaders and wish them the very best as they continue 
providing children of the Show-Me State with a Christ-centered 
education.

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