[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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RECOGNIZING 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF GEORGIA SCHOOLS FOR ACHIEVING 
                        THE NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Calvary 
Day School and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School in Savannah as well as 
Midway Elementary School in Blackshear for being awarded the National 
Blue Ribbon in 2016 by the U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King, 
Jr.
  These outstanding schools won the blue ribbon for their overall 
academic excellence, progress in closing achievement gaps among student 
subgroups, and demonstrating that all students can strive to achieve 
peak levels in education.
  The award is an extraordinary achievement for these schools. The 
selection process for National Blue Ribbon Award is highly competitive 
and schools from all over the country compete for this prestigious 
honor.
  I am proud to rise today to congratulate the principals, staff, 
students, and families of the schools for their hard work in achieving 
this national recognition. I wish them the best of luck this school 
year and encourage them to continue their impressive work in the First 
Congressional District of Georgia.

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