[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2422]
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                    HONORING LINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2007

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Link 
Elementary School of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, for being named a No 
Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School for the 2006-2007 school year. 
Principal Barbara Schremser, Link faculty, students and parents--you 
should be very proud of this remarkable accomplishment.
  At a time in our Nation's history when the efficacy of our education 
system is often questioned, it is a great comfort to see a school that 
truly commits itself to finding ways to teach our children and provide 
hope for our Nation's future.
  The No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a distinction 
given to the public schools throughout the country whose students score 
within the top 10 percent on state assessments. This year, of the more 
than 97,000 public schools in the United States, just 287 schools were 
recognized with this distinct honor.
  In the State of Illinois, 19 schools were members of this elite 
group. The Blue Ribbon School Award recognizes what we all know: the 
Link faculty and staff are some of the best and brightest in the 
Nation.
  With the motto ``to think, to learn, to achieve and to care,'' Link 
has shown steady academic progress and achieved exceptionally high test 
scores. In awarding the 2006-2007 Blue Ribbon School Award, the U.S. 
Department of Education recognized Link's success in helping students 
consistently achieve at very high levels, as well as its continued 
commitment to narrowing the achievement gap.
  As we strive to educate our current generation of children and 
prepare our nation's future leaders, Link Elementary School stands out 
as a shining example of scholastic and institutional excellence.
  I am proud to represent Link Elementary School in the United States 
Congress and I look forward to their continued achievements.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues please join me in 
congratulating the talented students and dedicated faculty and staff of 
Link Elementary School for receiving the Blue Ribbon School Award.

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