Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 862) congratulating the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the 2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction Competition, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 862 Whereas the United States House of Representatives has repeatedly recognized in passed legislation the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math education at all levels as a necessary part of strengthening the future of scientific research in the United States; Whereas the Intel Corporation holds an annual ``Intel Schools of Distinction'' competition in which schools compete for grants by demonstrating an environment and curricula that demonstrates 21st century teaching and learning, with a focus on mathematics and science; Whereas the annual Intel School of Distinction awards recognize United States schools that implement innovative math and science programs and serve as role models for other schools; Whereas each year, only one school across the country is selected through this competition as the ``Star Innovator'' among the 18 finalists receiving the Intel Schools of Distinction honor; Whereas, on September 15, 2009, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a State-supported boarding school serving 650 of Illinois' top high school mathematics students, was selected as the 2009 Star In…”