[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 137 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS, MINNETONKA SCHOOLS

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I am thrilled to recognize the Minnetonka 
School District for being named the number one school district in 
Minnesota by Niche, a Web site that analyzes education data across the 
country. The Minnetonka School District has received an overall A-plus 
grade based on their excellence in several areas, including academics, 
educational outcomes, teachers, and extracurricular opportunities. The 
school district received an A grade or higher in 9 out of 10 different 
categories considered in the analysis.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the teachers and the administrators of the 
Minnetonka schools for their commitment to going above and beyond in 
educating students from preschool to graduation. By dedicating 
themselves to providing an enriching learning environment, these 
educators are equipping students with all the necessary tools to not 
only excel in the classroom but also contribute to leadership on sports 
teams, clubs, and in our community.
  We are proud to have such an exemplary school system in our own 
backyard. Congratulations to the teachers, the students, the 
administrators, and the parents of Minnetonka for this distinguished 
recognition.

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