[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31331]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, the people of the Second District of 
Texas are proud to recognize the students, faculty, and staff of 
Bayshore Elementary School in La Porte, Texas. Bayshore Elementary has 
earned the prestigious rating of ``Exemplary'' from the Texas Education 
Agency. This honor is especially meaningful for the students, teachers, 
and administrators of Bayshore Elementary because of the challenges 
they faced in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
  Despite being dispersed to five other neighboring campuses, the 
students of Bayshore still performed at the ``Exemplary'' level on the 
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test. In the tradition of the 
Americans and Texans that have gone before them, the students and staff 
of Bayshore Elementary were able to rise above a difficult situation 
and achieve excellence in the face of adversity. This award not only 
recognizes their resilience but their determination to overcome 
difficulty and that is extremely honorable.
  The Second District of Texas is proud of Bayshore Elementary school 
and commends them for their ``Exemplary'' award.

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