[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16279]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LEWISTON-ALTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. WALZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Lewiston-Altura Elementary School in Lewiston, 
Minnesota.
  Last week, Lewiston-Altura Elementary School was named one of two 
schools from the First District of Minnesota to be designated as a 2010 
National Blue Ribbon School.
  This award recognizes exemplary schools like Lewiston-Altura 
Elementary where students have made significant progress and the gaps 
in achievement, especially among disadvantaged and minority students, 
have decreased. Schools that receive this award truly exemplify the 
belief that every child has promise and must receive a high-quality 
education.
  As a teacher on leave from Mankato West, I know that achieving 
success for all students takes a commitment from the entire school, 
from the principal to the counselors to the teachers. When students see 
every adult in their school dedicated to their success and achieving a 
higher goal, they are motivated to do their best.
  This is exactly what Lewiston-Altura Elementary has done for its 
students. Under the leadership of Principal David Riebel, they have 
focused on building relationships with every student, identifying 
struggling students early and setting high standards for achievement.
  This award recognizes what the Lewiston-Altura community already 
knows--Lewiston-Altura Elementary is a place where every student, no 
matter their background, can fulfill their potential. Lewiston-Altura 
Elementary is an outstanding model of achievement for schools across 
Minnesota and the country.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Lewiston-Altura Elementary 
School for its dedication to the students of Lewiston.

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