September 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 157 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Pages H8074-H8075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING 39TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOLS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE

  (Mr. CISNEROS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CISNEROS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible 
performance of schools and students in the 39th Congressional District 
in California.
  Yesterday, the Department of Education recognized 362 schools across 
the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic 
excellence. I am proud to say that two schools in my district have 
received that honor: Acacia Elementary School and Robert C. Fisler 
Elementary School in Fullerton.
  This recognition is a testament to the outstanding work of the 
teachers, faculty, staff, students, and families who, together, create 
a culture of success at our schools.

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  Additionally, I want to congratulate the students at the Placentia-
Yorba Linda Unified School District for their 84 percent pass rate on 
their advanced placement, or AP, exams, one of the highest averages in 
the Nation. They were included in the prestigious Advanced 
Placement District Honor Roll. Less than 3 percent of school districts 
across the country have received this honor.

  As a longtime education advocate, it is with immense pride that I 
stand here able to recognize these schools and their students for their 
achievements. All of these schools and students are shining examples of 
academic excellence in the 39th Congressional District, worthy of their 
national distinction.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in offering my sincerest 
congratulations.

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