[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

  (Mr. LIPINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, this is National Catholic Schools Week. I 
want to recognize the outstanding contributions that Catholic schools 
make to our Nation.
  As a proud graduate of St. Symphorosa Grammar School and St. Ignatius 
College Prep, and as a strong supporter of Catholic education, I have 
introduced H. Res. 592 to honor Catholic Schools Week.
  Since 1974, this week has celebrated the important role that Catholic 
education plays in America, especially the dedication of Catholic 
schools to academic excellence and service. This year's theme--
Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service--highlights the values 
that are central to a Catholic education.
  Earlier this week I visited St. Joseph's School in Lockport, which 
has the distinction of receiving three national awards in the past 6 
years, including awards for Pastor Father Greg and Principal Lynne 
Scheffler. Later this week I look forward to visiting Bridgeport 
Catholic Academy and St. Barnabas School, both in Chicago.
  I applaud the work of these and other Catholic schools across the 
country and all they contribute to our great Nation.

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