[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 151 (Tuesday, October 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING WILLIAM HENRY BURKHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RECEIVING THE 
              HONOR OF A 2011 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 11, 2011

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
wonderful students, teachers and administrators at William Henry 
Burkhart Elementary School for the outstanding honor of winning the 
2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award from the United States 
Department of Education.
  The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors schools that have taken 
successful measures toward maintaining and increasing student 
achievement. Located in my district in Indianapolis, Indiana, William 
Henry Burkhart Elementary School is a fine example of what can be 
accomplished when parents, teachers and administrators collaborate on 
preparing our students for a prosperous future. By emphasizing the 
importance and real world applications of subjects like math, science 
and language arts, William Henry Burkhart is enabling a new generation 
of community leaders.
  It is my hope that other schools and educators in Indiana will be 
inspired by the recognition and success of William Henry Burkhart 
Elementary School. In addition, I hope everyone at the school can keep 
up the hard work by inspiring these young students to continue to 
strive for success in school, career and life.

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