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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18
BY REPRESENTATIVES FOIL AND PATRICIA SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge upon being named a Blue
Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.
WHEREAS, St. James Episcopal Day School is a pre-kindergarten through fifth
grade elementary school in East Baton Rouge Parish that has served the children of the
parish for more than fifty years; and
WHEREAS, St. James Episcopal Day School offers a 21st century education with
state-of-the-art technology in every classroom; and
WHEREAS, the faculty and staff at St. James Episcopal Day School challenge their
students to reach their full potential, be active in faith, be responsible for their learning, and
be accountable for their actions, thus preparing these students to be leaders in facing the
demands of their futures; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, St. James Episcopal Day School was named a Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award is based on indicators of
academic success, including scores on standardized norm tests, curriculum, technology,
instructional methods, professional development, and school leadership; and
WHEREAS, St. James Episcopal Day School excels in all of these categories and
sets an example for other schools to follow; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend St. James Episcopal Day School and to
recognize the tremendous pride and honor that this wonderful school brings to East Baton
Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton
Rouge upon being named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States ENROLLEDHR NO. 18
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Department of Education, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the outstanding
accomplishments of the school's faculty, staff, and students, and does hereby extend to all
members of the St. James family best wishes for continued success in their future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Linda S. Chauviere, head of school at St. James Episcopal Day School.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES