[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING BOONE MEADOW ELEMENTARY A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2020

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
an outstanding school in my district that is being honored as a 
National Blue Ribbon School. It is a pleasure to congratulate Boone 
Meadow Elementary in Zionsville, Indiana, 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 very hard to ensure our children reach their 
full potential and achieve academic success.
  For all these reasons and many more, I am very proud that Boone 
Meadow Elementary is receiving this prestigious designation. It is a 
wonderful acknowledgement of the school's commitment to providing young 
Hoosiers with an exceptional education. While hundreds of schools 
nationwide were nominated, only 367 schools were designated as 2020 
National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 367 schools, Boone Meadow was one 
of only eight Indiana schools to receive recognition, making this 
recognition all the more impressive.
  Boone Meadow is a school that is not only committed to its students, 
but is committed to the teachers, staff and parents of their community. 
They are committed to creating an environment that allows students to 
grow into the leaders of tomorrow. I want to personally congratulate 
principal Tom Hundley for leading this school to this well-deserved 
honor.
  As an advocate for education and youth, I recognize how important it 
is for 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 Boone Meadow 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 Boone Meadow Elementary School. I am very 
proud of them.

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