[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEST BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 
                                  1964

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2024

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 60th reunion of the 
West Branch High School Class of 1964 and honor the 134th anniversary 
of the West Branch High School Alumni Association.
  Sixty years ago, the West Branch High School Class of 1964 graduated 
with 88 students who went on to lead by example through their 
knowledge, skills, sacrifices, and perseverance. Our community takes 
immense pride in the West branch class of '64, as we salute and pay 
tribute to the military Veterans for their brave and honorable service 
to our Nation. During the Vietnam era and beyond, 50 percent of the 
male graduates from the class of '64 went on to serve in the United 
States military.
  Accomplishments shared by the West Branch High School Class of 1964 
attest to the lasting, positive impact that educators made on their 
lives and to the strength of friendships that have endured for decades, 
leaving a legacy that Michiganders across the 1st District can be proud 
of. I also recognize the West Branch High School Alumni Association on 
the occasion of its 134th anniversary, underscoring the dedicated 
leadership and significant efforts that have been made to keep the 
Alumni Association active and vital, long after the school closed 55 
years ago.
  I'm confident that the legacy of the school will continue to live on 
through ``The Orioles Forever West Branch High School Alumni Endowment 
Fund,'' established in 2006 to perpetually provide scholarships to 
graduating seniors from the West Branch--Rose City Schools who are 
continuing their education.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and celebrate the 60th 
reunion of the West Branch High School Class of 1964, as well as the 
134th anniversary of the West Branch High School Alumni Association. I 
wish everyone the best in their future endeavors.

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