[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24077]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT ELEMENTARY

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I would like to honor William Howard 
Taft Elementary School in Boise, ID, on receiving the prestigious No 
Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools Award. The Blue Ribbon Schools 
Award is highly sought after and is awarded to schools that demonstrate 
dramatic gains in student achievement. Taft reflects our Nation's 
commitment to high academic standards and accountability. Taft 
teachers, parents, and students have demonstrated they are ``deeply 
committed to establishing and upholding high standards of learning.'' 
This is reflected in the success of their students.
  Of course, improvement and achievement do not happen in a vacuum. 
Behind this award lie days, weeks, and months of hard work by dedicated 
individuals who have been actively involved in the teaching and 
learning process. Dr. Susan Williamson, Taft's Principal, and her staff 
have reaffirmed our commitment to high-quality education in Idaho. I am 
pleased to commend Dr. Williamson, as well as the teachers, parents, 
administrators, community members and all 353 students who have helped 
make Taft Elementary such a great place to learn. As a recipient of The 
Blue Ribbon Schools Award, William Howard Taft Elementary, you do Idaho 
proud.

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