[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
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HON. ILHAN OMAR
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the students and staff
of Minneapolis' Roosevelt High School.
Earlier this year, Roosevelt became a target of the federal
government's Operation Metro Surge, in which federal ICE agents
descended upon the metro area and terrorized the people that call
Minnesota their home. The students and staff of Roosevelt High School
demonstrated remarkable bravery in the face of this violence, coming
together as a community to stand their ground. I am exceptionally proud
to represent the district that this community calls home.
Despite the freezing temperatures, students and staff showed up en
masse to host a walkout from their school, displaying the incredible
courage and warmth that comes from community. Together, Roosevelt High
School stood up for their friends, their families, and their community
in the face of oppression. They served as an inspiration to onlookers
fighting fascism across the Nation, and as a beacon of hope for
countless Minnesotans.
The student journalists of The Roosevelt Standard, the high school's
newspaper, produced profound work during this time. They covered not
only the violence of the occupation and the terror that their community
experienced, but also the important day-to-day news in order to show
that their lives would continue after the surge. The authors and
editors remained conscientious in ensuring that the information they
published was accurate, while still including the personal aspects of
these stories. These students' work serves as a reminder that the youth
are our future, and that the future is in good hands.
The tenacity of the students and staff of Roosevelt High School
serves as a testament to the power that comes from community and
solidarity. Their resilience, compassion, and devotion will not be
forgotten. Please join me in honoring the students and staff of
Roosevelt High School for their incredible bravery.
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