[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12] [Senate] [Page 17266] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]NEW HAMPSHIRE 2010 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate the Bath Village School and the Hollis/Brookline High School, respectively, for being recognized for their commitment to quality education and the outstanding educational achievements of their students. The Bath Village School and the Hollis/Brookline High School have been designated as 2010 National Blue Ribbon schools, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon our Nation's elementary, middle, and high schools. Each year the Blue Ribbon Schools Program acknowledges exceptional public and private schools whose students either perform at a high level or achieve significant improvements in performance having come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Blue Ribbon schools stand out among their peers as examples of excellence in K-12 education. By setting high academic goals and enabling students to attain them, the Bath Village School and the Hollis Brookline High School have opened up a world of academic and professional opportunities for the next generation of young people. It is important that we celebrate the efforts of teachers and administrators at schools such as the Bath Village School and the Hollis/Brookline High School and recognize the invaluable contribution they have made to the lives of New Hampshire's children. I am extremely proud that the Bath Village School and the Hollis/Brookline High School have each been honored with this prestigious award. ____________________