[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16209]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF AVON, SOUTH DAKOTA FOR BEING 
                       NAMED A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

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                          HON. KRISTI L. NOEM

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  Mrs. NOEM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Avon Elementary 
School of Avon, South Dakota for being named a Blue Ribbon School by 
the United States Department of Education.
  This year the Department of Education named 305 schools Blue Ribbon 
Schools, Avon Elementary School was one of them. I would like to 
congratulate Avon Elementary School for its incredible academic 
achievements. This school reflects the attributes all American 
education institutions strive for: academic improvement and tangible 
results. These early successes will give students the ability to 
further their education and open doors to future opportunities. The 
commitment of students and staff to quality education and a high level 
of performance is commendable.
  Again, congratulations to Avon Elementary School for being named a 
Blue Ribbon School.

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