[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16279]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING SAINT CECELIA INTERPAROCHIAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Saint 
Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School for receiving the Department of 
Education's esteemed designation of a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School.
  Founded in 1948 with only 60 students meeting in the renovated Saint 
Cecelia Church rectory, today it is a hallmark of superior education 
for nearly 500 students. In conjunction with their mission of providing 
a strong spiritual and academic foundation, the highly educated 
teaching population at Saint Cecelia Interparochial School inspire 
students to achieve at a high level as they undertake core instruction 
in religion, math, language arts, science, and social science with 
further enrichment offered through courses in the fine arts, language, 
and technology, as well as clubs, ministries and service projects.
  It is no small feat for a school to receive the distinguished honor 
of the Blue Ribbon Award. In fact, Saint Cecelia Interparocial Catholic 
School was one of just 50 private schools throughout the nation to 
receive this distinction. Their effective school leadership and 
approach to education has led to a culture of excellence and a 
population of high performing students.
  As Saint Cecelia's proudly raises the Blue Ribbon flag on its campus, 
may those in our community and across the nation be reminded of the 
good work done there each day to improve the quality of life for every 
child passing through and look to this school as a model of exemplary 
educational practices.

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