[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11201-11202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               IN HONOR OF ST. COLUMBKILLE PARISH SCHOOL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor S. Columbkille 
Parish School, which has been named a 1999 Blue Ribbon School of 
Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Only 266 schools in the country earned this prestigious award this 
year. Blue Ribbon Schools are considered to be models of both 
excellence and equity where educational excellence for all students is 
a high priority. St. Columbkille Parish School had to demonstrate its 
effectiveness in meeting local, state and

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national educational goals and had to successfully complete a rigorous 
application process. Blue Ribbon Schools must offer instructional 
programs that meet the highest academic standards, have supportive and 
learning-centered school environments, and demonstrate student outcome 
results that are significantly above average.
  This is a great achievement for the students, parents, teachers and 
staff. The hard work of the teaching and administrative staff at St. 
Columbkille Parish School, combined with the outstanding involvement of 
parents, has created an excellent climate for learning. The entire St. 
Columbkille Parish School community should be very proud of this 
national recognition. Its academic programs and environment will serve 
as a model for schools across the country.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating the students, 
teachers and administration of St. Columbkille Parish School for their 
commitment to excellence.

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