[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15545]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO NOVI MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Novi Meadows Elementary School, in Novi, Michigan, for earning the 
distinguished Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award.
  Since its establishment, Novi Meadows Elementary School has 
represented a pillar of educational excellence in our community. 
Characterized by a rigorous academic curriculum and an effective 
partnership between parents and teachers, Novi Meadows Elementary 
School offers students a constructive learning environment, caring 
friendships, and innovative educational opportunities to prepare them 
for life's challenges. Thanks to the dedicated teachers and staff, each 
year Novi Meadows Elementary School students graduate prepared for a 
promising future.
  In fact, following an extensive assessment of their academic 
performance, in February of 2007, the Michigan State Board of Education 
and the Blue Ribbon committee of educators awarded Novi Meadows 
Elementary School the distinguished Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary 
School award. Established in 1982, the award recognizes schools 
demonstrating a strong commitment to educational excellence and 
significant academic improvement over five years. This year, the 
selection of Novi Meadows Elementary School demonstrates how dedicated 
teachers, a stellar learning environment, and an exemplary community 
benefit students.
  Madam Speaker, in honor of its recent selection to receive the 2007 
Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing Novi Meadows Elementary School's exceptional 
efforts to educate students, and its diligent service to our community 
and country.

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