[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
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                     RECOGNIZING MARGARET PETERSON

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                           HON. BURGESS OWENS

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2025

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margaret Peterson, 
a dedicated public servant and respected leader in West Valley City.
  Margaret served on the city council for 18 years, always putting 
families and students first. She is also the founder and Executive 
Director of the Community Education Partnership, a nonprofit that 
supports afterschool programs across the city.
  Under her leadership, the program has reached over 15,000 students 
from 20 elementary schools, four junior highs, one high school, and 
several charter schools. It has helped improve academic outcomes, 
encouraged stronger attendance, and given students a safe place to 
grow.
  In 2024, West Valley City honored Margaret with the ``Essential 
Piece'' award--a heartfelt recognition of her decades of service and 
the lives she's touched through education and community building.
  Her example is one we should all aspire to.

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