[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 152 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      CONGRATULATING CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 29, 2013

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 2013 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate Creekside 
Middle School in Carmel, Indiana in celebration of this special 
occasion.
  The National Blue Ribbon designation, given by the U.S. Department of 
Education, is awarded to both public and private schools across our 
great nation. Started by President Reagan and given annually since 
1982, the award celebrates great American schools that achieve very 
high learning standards or are making significant improvements in the 
academic achievements of their students. In my district and across the 
country, the award recognizes the great educators, students and parents 
who have worked so hard to ensure Indiana's children reach their full 
potential and achieve academic success.
  For all of these reasons and many more, I am so proud that Creekside 
is receiving this prestigious designation. It is a wonderful 
acknowledgement of the school's commitment to providing young Hoosiers 
an exceptional education. While 417 schools nationwide may be 
nominated, only 286 are chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School, making 
this recognition all the more impressive.
  Since opening ten years ago, Creekside has grown tremendously and now 
serves nearly 1,500 students. Creekside has also consistently placed as 
one of Indiana's top middle schools. I applaud its administrators and 
teachers for their focus on rigorous and relevant curriculum that will 
help students succeed in their future endeavors.
  As a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, I also want 
to acknowledge how important it is to our nation's future to encourage 
and raise a new generation of Americans who have the skills and 
knowledge to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Students like 
those at Creekside give me hope that we will accomplish this vital 
mission. Their outstanding work is an inspiration to students, 
educators and parents across the nation. Once again, congratulations to 
Creekside. I am very proud of you.

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