[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING JENSEN RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Jensen 
Ranch Elementary School from Castro Valley, California, in my 
congressional district, which was recently named as a 2013 National 
Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education. The National Blue 
Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, 
middle, and high schools for overall academic excellence or improved 
performance.
  Two representatives from Jensen Ranch have been invited to travel to 
Washington, D.C., in November for the recognition ceremony, where they 
will receive a National Blue Ribbon School plaque and flag to proudly 
display at their school. Jensen Ranch is just one of 15 California 
schools recognized with this prestigious award.
  Led by Principal Melodie Stibich, Jensen Ranch has been actively 
working to integrate new technology into the classroom and has 
implemented early intervention programs for students who are struggling 
to read and write. Jensen Ranch's commitment to providing a top-notch 
education program will help its students learn, grow, and thrive in our 
communities.
  Congratulations again to the teachers, administrators, parents, and 
students that helped Jensen Ranch achieve this well-deserved award.

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