[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E19]
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                 HONORING SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 2017

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sun Valley 
Elementary School which was selected as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon 
School by the U.S. Department of Education in recognition for its 
Exemplary High Performance as one of the top schools in the nation as 
measured by state and national assessments. This highly competitive 
award reflects outstanding academic achievement and the highest caliber 
of professional service, and family and community engagement.
  With over 500 students from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic 
backgrounds, Sun Valley Elementary School offers comprehensive 
educational programs that academically challenge and instill a joy of 
learning in its students and ensures every child has the skills and 
knowledge to reach their full potential.
  Mr. Speaker, this hard-earned distinction reflects a true community 
success. From the ``Super Star'' students and their families, to the 
staff and administrators and the extended community, Sun Valley 
Elementary School has developed an education model for the state and 
nation, empowering students of today to be the problem-solvers, 
inventors, and pioneers of tomorrow. Please join me in congratulating 
Sun Valley Elementary School on this impressive achievement.

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