[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LUTHERAN SCHOOLS

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                           HON. DOUG BEREUTER

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2003

  Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as a graduate of a Lutheran elementary 
school and an individual well-acquainted with the many first-rate 
Lutheran educational institutions in his congressional district, today 
this Member introduced a resolution congratulating Lutheran schools, 
students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across 
the nation for their ongoing contributions to education.
  This Member is proud of the Lutheran schools in the First 
Congressional District of Nebraska and those throughout the nation 
which deliver high-quality educational opportunities and challenge 
students to reach their full academic and spiritual potential.
  Not only are Lutheran schools known for their academic quality, but 
for their ability to aid moral development. These institutions provide 
spiritual guidance to students, instilling fundamental values that are 
crucial to personal development. Through their education, Lutheran 
school children gain an appreciation of the importance of family 
values, community service, and faith in their lives. This, in turn, has 
helped shape students of Lutheran schools into good leaders of 
tomorrow.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I urge my colleagues to cosponsor and 
support this resolution, honoring the contributions of Lutheran schools 
in American education.