[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5238]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE MENDOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, today I rise to 
congratulate Mendota Elementary School on its 50th anniversary. For 50 
years, the Mendota Elementary School has provided academic excellence 
for the children of Mendota Heights. The school has served as a 
community resource, providing education opportunities for students, 
parents and the public, and providing public spaces for civic 
engagement.
  This celebration comes at a great time for Mendota Elementary School. 
The school was recently included among nine Minnesota schools named as 
U.S. Department of Education 2006 Blue Ribbon School Award schools. The 
Blue Ribbon School Award is a special recognition that reflects the 
outstanding academic performance of the students, teachers and staff of 
Mendota Elementary School. As a good steward of public education, the 
Mendota Elementary School provides a safe and nurturing place for our 
children to grow and learn. Teachers and staff offer an enriched 
environment for children to develop into healthy, contributing and 
productive citizens.
  In honor of the students, parents, families, teachers and staff of 
Mendota Elementary School, I am pleased to honor this special 
anniversary. I look forward to continued celebrations of success and 
milestones in the education of the people of Mendota Heights community.

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