[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE 
                             RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Heritage 
Elementary School located in Colleyville, Texas for being named a 2006 
No Child Left Behind--Blue Ribbon School. Only 26 public schools in 
Texas will receive this coveted award this year.
  The No child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes 
schools that make significant progress in closing the achievement gap 
or whose students achieve at very high levels. Schools must make 
adequate yearly progress in reading, language arts and mathematics.
  Heritage Elementary is no exception as Principal Stacy Voigt, her 
staff, the students and their families have poured dedication and heart 
into creating a fertile learning environment in Colleyville. They have 
realized the immense potential of all those involved in making a school 
Blue Ribbon-worthy.
  The No child Left Behind Act is the bipartisan landmark education 
reform law designed to change the culture of America's schools by 
closing the achievement gap offering more flexibility to States, giving 
parents more information and options and teaching students based on 
what works. Under the law's strong accountability provisions, States 
must describe how they will close the achievement gap and make sure all 
students, including those with disabilities, achieve academically.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Heritage Elementary School for 
receiving this award. This school's contribution and services should 
serve as inspiration to us all.

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