[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF GUILFORD ELEMENTARY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Guilford Elementary 
School of Sterling, Virginia, on their 50th anniversary. This is an 
important milestone for this wonderful school in my District. Guilford 
Elementary School celebrated this anniversary in Loudoun County earlier 
this month on June 9th and it is my pleasure to briefly highlight the 
impact this school has had on my constituents.
  Guilford Elementary School has a terrific history of success since 
first opening their doors in 1966. With the creation of Dulles Airport, 
this once rural space of Northern Virginia has developed into one of 
the most diverse and rapidly growing communities in the nation. 
Boasting one of the premier English as a Second Language (ESL) programs 
in the region, Guilford Elementary produces some of the highest test 
scores in the county. Equipped with top tier teachers and staff, this 
school has produced countless student success stories.
  Coming from a family of educators, I understand how important a 
strong education is to the future of our nation. It is schools like 
Guilford Elementary that will continue to help shape the United States' 
role in the increasingly global economy, while also producing many of 
our nation's future leaders. Over the years, the faculty has shown an 
impressive dedication not only to its students, but to the Loudoun 
community as a whole. The success of this school is a tremendous 
accomplishment that should make past and present faculty proud.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Guilford Elementary School for their half-century of serving children 
and their families. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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