[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1269-1270]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          GLEN PARK ELEMENTARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Glen Park 
Elementary, located in the 26th Congressional District of Texas, for 
its recognition as a 2003-2004 Blue Ribbon School.
  I congratulate Glen Park Elementary, under the leadership of 
Principal Dr. Cassandra Morris-Surles, for this outstanding 
achievement. Glen Park Elementary is only one, of fifteen, Texas 
schools, and 250 schools nationwide, honored as a ``No Child Left 
Behind'' Blue Ribbon School.
  No Child Left Behind is the landmark education reform law designed to 
change the culture of America's schools by closing the achievement gap, 
offering more flexibility, giving parents more options and teaching 
students based on what works. Foremost among the four key principles is 
an insistence on stronger accountability for results.
  As we work to improve our education system, it is important that we 
have accurate information about the performance of our schools and our 
ability to teach our students. With that information, we need to praise 
these schools, teachers and administrations which meet the high 
standards of ``No Child Left Behind.''
  Glen Park Elementary is a stellar example for Texas school and is a 
strong example for all American schools. Glen Park has high scholastics 
marks and continues to be a premier school in our community.

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  I am proud of the education system in Texas; especially our involved 
parents and teachers at Glen Park Elementary who commit their lives and 
time to fostering growth in their students. Congratulations to the 
student, parents, teachers and administration at Glen Park Elementary.

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