[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26310]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO PICKENS SCHOOL

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Pickens School in 
recognition of their achievement as an ``exemplary'' school.
  Pickens School has been selected as one of the top 50 schools of West 
Virginia. ``Exemplary'' status is based on Stanford Achievement Test 
results, attendance, drop out rates, and writing exam scores.
  I commend the leadership and faculty on their dedication to the 
children that walk through their doors each day. They have set an 
incredible example for the other 817 schools in West Virginia.
  I equally commend the students and parents of Pickens School for 
their commitment to a quality education and a bright future.
  Efforts to bring superior education to all of West Virginia and 
America are among our top priorities. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues 
to join me in honoring Pickens School.

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