[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING UPSON-LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THOMASTON, GEORGIA

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Upson-Lee 
Middle School in Thomaston, Georgia, on being recognized as a ``School 
to Watch'' by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.
  This award recognizes Upson-Lee's academic excellence, especially the 
school's commitment to challenging every student's mind. Upson-Lee was 
one of only 82 schools nationwide to receive this honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Upson-Thomaston Superintendent Howard 
Hendley, Upson-Lee Principal Patsy Dean and all the Upson-Lee teachers, 
administrators and parents for the dedicated work on behalf of 
Georgia's children.
  As a former school board chairman, I know the importance of a good 
middle school education. Our children learn more when they are inspired 
by the leadership of teachers and principals, and Upson-Lee is doing a 
great job inspiring the youth of Thomaston.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating Upson-Lee Middle 
School on this exciting recognition.

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