[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1155-E1156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS OF SUGAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the students of Sugar 
Grove Elementary School in Warren County, Pennsylvania are making great 
strides in promoting

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the importance of physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle 
within their school's student body. As a 2006 recipient of the Keystone 
Healthy Zone School mini-grant, the elementary school has launched a 
Walking Club to incorporate nutrition and physical fitness into their 
learning environment.
  This year, the Sugar Grove Elementary School Walking Club established 
a goal to cover 100 miles by the end of the school year. To achieve 
this, students dedicated the first 15 minutes of their daily recess to 
walking. Rain or shine, outside or inside, the students of Sugar Grove 
Elementary School kept their commitment to healthy well-being and 
rigorously incorporated exercise into their daily school routine.
  To encourage students along the way, the Pennsylvania Advocates for 
Nutrition and Activity (PANA) awarded the Sugar Grove Elementary School 
with a walking shoe charm for every file mile mark they crossed. In 
addition, the outstanding leadership of the school's administrators and 
teachers as well as the guidance and support of local community 
volunteers helped to further motivate the students as they strived to 
achieve their goal.
  On May 31, 2007 the Sugar Grove Elementary School will cross the 
finish line and achieve their goal of 100 miles. Madam Speaker, I hope 
my colleagues will join me at this time in congratulating the students 
of Sugar Grove Elementary School for their grand achievement. I wish 
them all continued success in their future endeavors.

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