[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S SESQUICENTENNIAL

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sunshine Elementary 
School's sesquicentennial.
  On October 24th, Sunshine Elementary School will celebrate 150 years 
of providing the children of Springfield, Missouri, with an outstanding 
education. Sunshine Elementary has always striven to provide children 
with the tools and skills necessary for them to be successful in life.
  Though many changes have occurred in the past 150 years, one thing 
has remained constant, and that is the dedication of Sunshine 
Elementary faculty and staff to their students. Past and current 
faculty and staff have contributed long hours of committed service in 
providing each Sunshine Elementary student with the best education 
possible.
  Sunshine Elementary would not be nearly as successful without the 
help and support provided by the surrounding Springfield community. Its 
strong ties to the neighborhood have allowed parents and faculty to 
work closely together, creating an environment especially conducive to 
learning and success.
  Sunshine Elementary started out as a one-room building 150 years ago 
and over the years has grown into a great elementary school for 
Springfield students.
  I congratulate Sunshine Elementary School as the school celebrates 
150 years.

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