[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22838]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     CONGRATULATING PAINT BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING DESIGNATED A 
  NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AND A NEW AMERICAN HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 16, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, today I honor and congratulate the 
students, parents, and faculty of Paint Branch High School on receiving 
a Blue Ribbon School Award from the United States Department of 
Education. Achieving this honor demonstrates the commitment that both 
the faculty and administrators of Paint Branch have made to their 
students.
  Paint Branch High School is continuously dedicated to excellence and 
committed to success. As Chair of the House Technology Subcommittee, I 
am especially proud of the science and media signature program. This 
program combines educational opportunities with three area high 
schools. Each school has its own signature program based on staff 
strengths and student interest. Additionally, Paint Branch High School 
is one of few in the county to offer three special education programs 
to help our students with special needs.
  This weekend, Paint Branch High School will celebrate their great 
achievements. On October 13th Paint Branch students will hold a pep 
rally to share enthusiasm of this award and for the school's 
homecoming. In addition, the community celebration will bring together 
faculty, students, local business and community leaders. The National 
Blue Ribbon flag will be unveiled on Homecoming day, which will 
conclude the celebration. I congratulate the faculty, students and 
their supporters in organizing these events.
  As a former educator in the Montgomery County's public school system, 
I am proud to recognize Paint Branch High School for its outstanding 
educational and extracurricular programs. I congratulate the school's 
students, faculty, supportive parents, and dedicated administrators. In 
addition, I thank Principal Fred Lowenbach whose leadership brought 
Paint Branch to its current reward. I wish Paint Branch High School 
continued success in achieving excellence in education.

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