[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF DUVALL ELEMENTARY 
                                 SCHOOL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of DuVall Elementary School, located in Dearborn, Michigan. 
DuVall Elementary has been paramount in shaping the minds of young 
students for a century, and its contributions to our community are 
worthy of commendation.
  The rapid expansion of Ford Motor Company in the early twentieth 
century attracted eager workers hoping to reap the benefits of the new 
$5 work day. These workers traveled to Michigan en masse, bringing 
their families who settled in towns across Metro Detroit. One 
neighborhood, known as the Ford Historic Homes District near downtown 
Dearborn, experienced a rapid expansion which necessitated the creation 
of a new school. Consequently, Southwestern School opened its doors in 
1921. Under Principal Leo DuVall, the school quickly grew to over 300 
students. After three decades of leadership, the Board of Education 
decided to rename the Southwestern School after DuVall to honor his 
significant accomplishments, and Principal DuVall retired a year later 
in 1959.
  DuVall Elementary School continues to provide invaluable instruction, 
guidance, and support to students across Dearborn. Remaining a fixture 
of the community after a century of service underscores its lasting 
impact and serves as a testament to its role in Dearborn. DuVall 
Elementary is a school that recognizes the value and abilities of every 
student and inspires all to achieve greatness both inside and outside 
the classroom.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring DuVall 
Elementary School as it celebrates 100 years of instruction in 
Dearborn, Michigan. We are proud of its enduring impact on our 
community and wish it the best of luck in the years ahead.

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