[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31323]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2007

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
academic achievements of Covington Catholic High School in Covington, 
Kentucky. Recently, Covington Catholic was announced by the U.S. 
Department of Education as a recipient of the 2007 Blue Ribbon Award.
  The Blue Ribbon Award was presented to 287 distinguished schools 
nationwide and I am pleased that Covington Catholic was one of four 
from Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District.
  Covington Catholic has worked hard in advancing its curriculum and 
performance of its students to ensure that they are some of the best 
and brightest in our Nation. This is an accomplishment that deserves 
great praise for the students, parents and teachers. In a world where 
we are facing competition from abroad and we frequently hear that our 
students are lagging behind, Covington Catholic is forging ahead.
  I would especially like to acknowledge Covington Catholic's 
commitment to improving its students' well-being both in and out of the 
classroom. Covington Catholic encourages the young men attending the 
school to get involved and help make their community a better place. 
Covington Catholic also encourages moral and spiritual development in 
its students to ensure their successful transition from childhood into 
adulthood. In providing a well-rounded education for Kentucky's young 
men, Covington Catholic is helping to ensure the continued success of 
our Commonwealth. I applaud their dedication and thank the students, 
teachers and parents of the Covington Catholic Community for all that 
they do.

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