[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHOWCHILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
                                DISTRICT

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 22, 2013

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Chowchilla 
Elementary School District as they celebrate their 100-year 
anniversary. Chowchilla Elementary School District is comprised of four 
elementary schools and one middle school: Stephens Elementary, Fuller 
Elementary, Reagan Elementary, Fairmead Elementary, and Wilson Middle. 
For the past 100 years, Chowchilla Elementary School District has 
provided students with an excellent education that promotes high 
academic performance, personal responsibility, and respect for oneself 
and others.
  In 1913, Chowchilla Grammar School was built. Several years later, 
due to the growing community, two additional classroom wings were added 
to the building. In 1949, numerous additions were made to the school, 
including a new office, restrooms and classrooms. Today, this building 
is now Stephens Elementary School.
  In 1949, Merle L. Fuller Elementary School was established. Ronald 
Reagan Elementary School was completed in 2008 due to the land that was 
granted to Chowchilla Elementary School District in 2003 from C&R 
Holdings, LTD. Over a hundred years ago, students at Fairmead 
Elementary School were taught in a large warehouse in Fairmead, 
California. In 1913, a school building was completed, and in 1964, 
Fairmead Elementary School joined the Chowchilla Elementary School 
District. Wilson Grammar School was constructed in 1920, but was burned 
down years later. It was rebuilt in 1940, and is currently the location 
of Wilson Middle School.
  The Chowchilla Elementary School District serves a diverse group of 
students. Every school district has its own challenges, but the 
administrators and teachers at Chowchilla Elementary School District 
are dedicated to providing their students with a quality education.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Chowchilla 
Elementary School District during their 100-year anniversary. We must 
thank all the administrators, faculty, and staff that provide students 
in the Central Valley with a quality education.

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