[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15779]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING TEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SAN LUIS OBISPO

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. I rise today to congratulate Teach Elementary School in 
San Luis Obispo on becoming a National Blue Ribbon School.
  For 30 years, the Department of Education has bestowed this coveted 
award for outstanding academic achievement, and I am delighted that one 
of our local schools on the central coast of California was awarded 
such a tremendous honor.
  This distinguished recognition highlights the hard work and 
dedication of the entire staff at Teach Elementary, and I would 
specifically like to note the outstanding leadership of Principal Dan 
Block.
  For Teach Elementary to have such remarkable results--particularly 
during these tough budget times--is truly commendable. At a time when 
we must invest in high-quality education in order to strengthen our 
Nation's economic vitality, it is important that we recognize and 
replicate the successes of schools such as Teach Elementary.
  Our students are our Nation's greatest resource, and it's our 
responsibility to provide them with high-quality schools that put them 
on a solid path towards success.
  San Luis Obispo, California, is truly fortunate to have a remarkable 
school such as Teach Elementary.

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