[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   HONORING THE THUNDERBOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THUNDERBOLT, GEORGIA

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2000

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Thunderbolt Elementary 
School in Thunderbolt, Georgia. Thunderbolt Elementary has been chosen 
by the Annual American Set a Good Example Competition to receive one of 
three national 3rd place awards for the best project completed by 
students to influence their own peers in a positive way: away from drug 
abuse, crime and violence while focusing on moral virtues such as 
honesty, trustworthiness and competence.
  Students at Thunderbolt Elementary, under the careful instruction of 
their teacher, Beverly Small, did a series of projects based on setting 
good examples over the school year. Some of the accomplishments 
included weekly reading competitions, planting trees and flowers around 
campus, holding a canned food drive, essay writings on setting good 
examples, and establishing Parents are Terrific awards for assisting 
children with their homework.
  The students have worked hard to demonstrate good will and respect 
for others, and because of these kinds of efforts they are not 
experiencing drug problems, crime, cheating, or violence in this 
school. It has become a family school, and parents tell me their 
children feel loved because the teachers take the time to listen. It is 
with my utmost admiration and commendation that I recognize Thunderbolt 
Elementary School students, teachers, and administration for achieving 
the national honor by setting a good example for all of us.

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