[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1109]
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                         HONORING CRIS EDWARDS

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2023

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cris Edwards of Olney, 
Illinois, for being named a National Distinguished Principal by the 
National Association of Elementary School Principals.
  Cris is the principal for Richland County Elementary School, which 
serves nearly 1,000 rural students. The elementary school's mission is 
to ``develop respectful, responsible learners and leaders.'' Under Cris 
Edwards' watch, that mission is being fulfilled.
  Her devotion is recognized by students, parents, and teachers alike.
  The school was given the high honor of ``Legacy School'' by the 
Leader in Me program. They host ``High Five Fridays'' to build 
connections in the community. And they launched a mobile library in an 
old school bus to deliver books in the summer.
  Cris has earned her status as a National Distinguished Principal, 
just as she has earned her new position as the incoming president of 
the Illinois Principals Association.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Cris Edwards for all she 
has done to provide a positive learning environment for Richland County 
schoolchildren.

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