[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E539]
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                COMMENDING CLEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Clear 
Lake Elementary School for being named a Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary 
School. This award is given to those elementary schools that exemplify 
educational excellence. It is designed to identify and give public 
recognition to outstanding schools that achieve high academic 
standards, to make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria 
for school effectiveness, and to communicate best practices for 
educational success among Michigan schools.
  Through hard work and dedication, Clear Lake Elementary has met the 
criteria for this award. It is committed to instilling, ``Competence, 
Confidence, and Character'' in all students. Through partnerships with 
parents, encouragement of critical thinking and cooperation, and 
character education, the staff at Clear Lake Elementary provides these 
excellent educational principles.
  Mr. Speaker, Clear Lake Elementary is to be recognized for earning 
the Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award. They are an example of 
the tremendous potential elementary schools have to make a difference 
in the lives of their students. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in thanking the teachers and administration at Clear Lake Elementary 
for their commitment to excellence and their desire to provide students 
with a high-quality education. I would also like to ask my colleagues 
to join me in wishing them good fortune in the future.

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