[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18237]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA HIGH SCHOOL HONORING OF ITS 100TH 
                        ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2005

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fine educational 
institution in my district, St. Rita of Cascia High School, as the 
community, families and friends of the high school gather to celebrate 
its 100th Anniversary.
  Founded in 1905 by the Very Reverend James F. Green, O.S.A. on the 
south side of Chicago, St. Rita's High School was founded in the spirit 
of St. Augustine and of the Catholic Tradition. The mission of this 
institution was to form the whole student--spiritually, intellectually, 
emotionally, physically, and socially--to excel beyond the classroom 
and in their life experiences.
  With the rapid growth of its student body population, St. Rita's 
quickly became recognized as one of Chicago's outstanding secondary 
schools. St. Rita's commitment to providing a well-rounded education, 
based on ancient knowledge which still holds true today, has created an 
environment in which the students experience fulfillment and exemplify 
the qualities of truth, honesty, integrity, moderation, responsibility, 
self-discipline, self-worth and a desire to serve society.
  It is my honor to recognize the community of St. Rita of Cascia High 
School for its many achievements both academic and athletic, and for 
fostering the growth of those individuals who will help create change 
and promote progress in today's society.

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