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Statement by Congressman Michael R. Turner In Support of H. RES. 23 Honoring the Contributions of Catholic Schools

Date: Feb. 1, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: K-12 Education


Statement by Congressman Michael R. Turner In Support of H. RES. 23 Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools

February 1, 2005

Mr. Speaker:

I am pleased to join with my colleagues in recognition of Catholic Schools Week.

My district is home to over 30 Catholic schools, serving a whole generation of young people and their families. My district is also home to the University of Dayton, one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities and the largest private university in the state of Ohio. I am a proud alumnus of the University of Dayton, where I earned my MBA.

Catholic schools have enriched the lives of generations of students. These schools have attained a well-earned reputation for academic excellence, and it is appropriate that Congress pay tribute to their contributions to our country.
Catholic schools welcome children from a variety of social and economic backgrounds, and many non-Catholic parents have turned to these schools to educate their children. The theme of this year's week is: "Faith in Every Student." I strongly support the sound, values-based education Catholic schools provide.

I am proud to join my colleagues in support of H.RES. 23, honoring the contributions of Catholic schools in America and thank my colleague, Representative Mark Kennedy of Minnesota, for bringing this resolution to the attention of the House.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker

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