[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2378]
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                  HONORING EARLVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding results achieved by Earlville Elementary School in 
Earlville, Iowa by being named a 2009 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon 
School.
  The program honors elementary, middle and high schools that are 
superior academically or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student 
achievement to high levels. Students at Earlville Elementary School 
ranked in the top 10 percent on state tests.
  Earlville Elementary School is one of six Iowa Schools receiving the 
honor this year. This is a true credit to the staff and teachers who 
continually challenge students to want more and be better.
  Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of 
Earlville Elementary School and its Principal, JoAnn Swinton. Earning 
this award shows strength and persistence and I am proud to serve these 
fine students in Congress.

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