Anna Eshoo: “education remains one of the top priorities of our country, and today's tribute calls attention to some of our finest…”

“education remains one of the top priorities of our country, and today's tribute calls attention to some of our finest learning institutions, the Catholic schools in our country. I'm proud to stand today to pay tribute and express my appreciation for the Catholic schools across our Nation. They are truly doing great work to educate and prepare our children to be fine adults. They have shaped generations to be fine citizens. As the product of a Catholic school myself, I know that it was the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who helped shape my character and my values. My children are the beneficiaries of a Catholic school education as well. As a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, my daughter has continued the tradition of Catholic education, currently serving as the Principal of St. Joseph's School of the Sacred Heart in Atherton, CA. Today, over 2.5 million children are enrolled in Catholic schools, with 14 percent of them being non-Catholics. Today's resolution supports the goals of Catholic schools and congratulates all those involved on a job well done, the religious and the lay teachers who strive to instill the timeless tenets of faith, hope, and charity.”