[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING ZIONSVILLE PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A BLUE 
                             RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate an 
outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 2017 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate 
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School in celebration of this 
special occasion.
  The National Blue Ribbon designation, given by the United States 
Department of Education, is awarded to both public and private schools 
across our great nation. Started by President Reagan and given annually 
since 1982, the award celebrates great American schools that achieve 
very high learning standards or are making significant improvements in 
the academic achievements of their students. In my district and across 
the country, the award recognizes the great educators, students, and 
parents who have worked so hard to ensure our children reach their full 
potential and achieve academic success.
  For all of these reasons and many more, I am so proud that Zionsville 
Pleasant View Elementary School is receiving this prestigious 
designation. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the school's 
commitment to providing young Hoosiers an exceptional education. While 
hundreds of schools nationwide were nominated, only 342 schools were 
designated as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 342 schools, 
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School was one of seven Indiana 
schools to receive recognition, making this recognition all the more 
impressive.
  Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary is committed to providing a 
nurturing environment for the intellectual, physical, and social 
development of each child. A wide variety of assessment opportunities 
and formats are used to determine student knowledge and growth. From 
there, the dedicated staff at Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary 
engage students in meaningful educational tasks that promote thinking 
and reasoning. Their hard work is deservedly rewarded with this Blue 
Ribbon 
Award.
  As an advocate for education and youth, I also want to acknowledge 
how important it is to our nation's future to encourage and raise a new 
generation of Americans who have the skills and knowledge to succeed 
both in and out of the classroom. Students like those at Zionsville 
Pleasant View Elementary School give me hope that we will accomplish 
this vital mission. Their outstanding work is an inspiration to 
students, educators, and parents across the nation. Once again, 
congratulations to Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School. I am 
very proud of you.

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