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RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL

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On 2026-05-11, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL" in the Senate.

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RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School of Webster Groves, MO, for 125 years of academic excellence. Holy Redeemer has graduated more than 5,000 students since its founding in 1901. To put this in perspective, Holy Redeemer has continually provided quality, faith-based education to Missourians since Theodore Roosevelt served in the White House. Over the years, the school has adapted to student needs and modern challenges remarkably well, transforming from a school primarily staffed by nuns of the Dominican Sisters to a contemporary academy operated by dedicated lay teachers, ensuring that all students who attend are equipped to thrive after graduation. Holy Redeemer Grade School is one of thousands of Christian schools who have gone above and beyond to ensure our Nation's children are provided with the proper academic knowledge and spiritual formation to face life's challenges. In recognition of this impressive milestone, my office is proud to provide Holy Redeemer Parish an American flag that has flown over our Nation's Capital. I am proud that Missouri hosts such high-quality, faith-based schools, such as Holy Redeemer Grade School. I am deeply appreciative of Holy Redeemer's dedicated staff and religious leaders and wish them the very best as they continue providing children of the Show-Me State with a Christ-centered education. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School of Webster Groves, MO, for 125 years of academic excellence. Holy Redeemer has graduated more than 5,000 students since its founding in 1901. To put this in perspective, Holy Redeemer has continually provided quality, faith-based education to Missourians since Theodore Roosevelt served in the White House. Over the years, the school has adapted to student needs and modern challenges remarkably well, transforming from a school primarily staffed by nuns of the Dominican Sisters to a contemporary academy operated by dedicated lay teachers, ensuring that all students who attend are equipped to thrive after graduation. Holy Redeemer Grade School is one of thousands of Christian schools who have gone above and beyond to ensure our Nation's children are provided with the proper academic knowledge and spiritual formation to face life's challenges. In recognition of this impressive milestone, my office is proud to provide Holy Redeemer Parish an American flag that has flown over our Nation's Capital. I am proud that Missouri hosts such high-quality, faith-based schools, such as Holy Redeemer Grade School. I am deeply appreciative of Holy Redeemer's dedicated staff and religious leaders and wish them the very best as they continue providing children of the Show-Me State with a Christ-centered education. ____________________