[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21558]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING DELANO AND THE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY IN WOODBURY, 
                               MINNESOTA

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate two 
schools from my state of Minnesota. Both Delano High School and the 
Math and Science Academy in Woodbury have been recently recognized as 
``Blue Ribbon Schools'' by the U.S. Department of Education. The Blue 
Ribbon Program honors public and private middle, junior and senior high 
schools that demonstrate academic superiority, especially with minority 
populations.
  This is a great honor to the teachers, faculty and administration of 
these schools. And, in particular, Delano's Principal Matthew Schoen 
and Woodbury's Director Paul Simone, should be exceedingly proud of 
their efforts. Their dedication to foster a positive learning 
environment encourages families and students across the nation. Through 
the Blue Ribbon School program, other educators have a set of ``Best 
Practices'' in classroom tactics, school programming choices and 
administrative strategies like none other.
  These schools are shining stars in America's education system. It is 
my honor to recognize two of these schools, Delano High School and the 
Math and Science Academy in Woodbury, before this Congress today. I 
encourage every school in America to look at these Blue Ribbon winners 
not only as a resource but also a reminder of what our schools can be.

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