[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14967]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING RTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments 
of Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School in Ruthton, Minnesota.
  On September 7th, RTR Elementary School was named one of two schools 
from the First District of Minnesota to be designated as a 2012 
National Blue Ribbon School.
  This award recognizes exemplary schools like RTR Elementary School 
where students have consistently scored the top of assessment results. 
Recipients of this award truly exemplify the State of Minnesota's 
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 RTR Elementary has done for its students. Under 
the leadership of Principal Amy Christensen, they have focused on 
building relationships with every student, and executing the RTR 
Literacy Plan to ensure success in the English Language Arts. Their 
efforts have led to exceptional results.
  This award recognizes what the RTR Elementary School community 
already knows--RTR Elementary is a place where every student, no matter 
their ability or background, can fulfill their potential. RTR 
Elementary is an outstanding model of achievement for schools across 
Minnesota and the country.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring RTR Elementary School for 
its dedication to the students of Ruthton.

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