[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 168 (Monday, September 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1027-E1028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON RECOGNITION

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 27, 2021

  Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program 
recognizes schools for their progress in closing achievement gaps among 
student groups and for their overall academic excellence. This year, 
325 public and private schools across the country were awarded the 
distinction of a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of 
Education Miguel Cardona.
  I am proud to announce that Brandon Elementary School was recognized 
as a National Blue Ribbon School. Brandon Elementary School's hard work 
in closing the achievement gap demonstrates that all students can 
achieve high academic levels. I am thankful for Brandon Elementary 
School's efforts, as I believe the education of our youth, the future

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leaders of our State and country, is a crucial component of our 
society.
  I congratulate Brandon Elementary School on being recognized for this 
outstanding achievement and encourage the school's administration to 
keep up the wonderful work they are doing that is having such a 
meaningful impact on the lives of young men and women.

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