[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO TRIAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2007

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Triad Middle School 
in St. Jacob, Illinois, upon being selected as one of the Illinois 
Horizon Schools: Schools to Watch by the Association of Middle-Level 
School.
  For recognition in the Horizon Schools program, schools must meet or 
exceed 37 different criteria developed by the National Forum to 
Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. Triad Middle School had to complete 
both an application process and host on-site visits.
  This award speaks to the dedication of the students and teachers at 
Triad Middle School. As a former teacher, I know how hard each educator 
works to help the students in their classroom succeed. This is a 
testament to not only the teachers' work, but also the students desire 
to learn and succeed.
  I am pleased to congratulate Triad Middle School on this outstanding 
accomplishment. I extend my best wishes for continued success to the 
students and faculty at Triad Middle School.

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