[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING GRAVERAET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF MARQUETTE, MI FOR BEING 
                NAMED A 2021 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Graveraet 
Elementary School of Marquette, Michigan, for being selected as a 
National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. 
Through their dedication to their students and the local community, 
Graveraet Elementary has become an indispensable part of the Upper 
Peninsula and the State of Michigan.
  For 39 years, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has set out to 
recognize the exceptional efforts of schools around the U.S. who 
symbolize the gold standard for teaching and learning. Through their 
longtime devotion to education and academics, Graveraet Elementary 
School continues to go above and beyond for their students and 
perfectly exemplifies Yooper values on the national stage. To help 
their community adapt to a modernizing society, Graveraet invested in 
Chromebook and iPad programs that bring crucial technology to all of 
their students regardless of their background. The school also offers 
several other critical programs such as One School One Book, which 
organizes assemblies and luncheons each month with the Principal. 
Graveraet and their staffs tireless commitment has positively changed 
the lives of countless families and students. The impact of their work 
cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate the Marquette community 
and Graveraet Elementary School for being named a National Blue Ribbon 
School. With the many difficulties our schools have faced this past 
year, their dedicated service has created a positive and caring 
environment for their students to thrive in. On behalf of my 
constituents, I wish Graveraet Elementary School all the best in its 
future endeavors.

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