[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E589-E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING WADE THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2018

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Wade Thomas 
Elementary School in Marin County for its recognition on May 3, 2018 as 
a 2018 California Distinguished School by the California Department of 
Education. Chosen for its exemplary high performance, as measured by 
state and national assessments, Wade Thomas Elementary School was one 
of 287 schools to attain this honor statewide. This highly competitive 
award reflects outstanding achievement and the highest caliber of 
professional service, family commitment, and community engagement.
  With 412 students across six grades, Wade Thomas Elementary School 
offers comprehensive educational programs that academically challenge 
and instill a joy of learning in its students while ensuring that all 
children have the skills and knowledge to reach their full potential.
  Mr. Speaker, this hard-earned distinction reflects true community 
success. From the students and their families, to the staff and 
administrators, and the extended community, Wade Thomas Elementary 
School has developed an education model for the state and the nation: 
empowering today's students to be tomorrow's problem-solvers, 
inventors, and pioneers. Please join me in congratulating Wade Thomas 
Elementary School on this impressive achievement.

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