[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10005]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING BANDELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to mark the 75th anniversary of Bandelier Elementary School in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  The school opened its doors in the southeast heights of Albuquerque 
which, at the time, seemed like the middle of nowhere. There were no 
trees, houses or structures surrounding the school.
  During World War II, military planes used the red roof of the 
building to guide them into landing at the Kirtland Army Air Field, as 
it was known in those early years.
  The school became the center of activity as the community grew around 
it and served children from all walks of life. Many families looked 
forward to the annual events that included a Halloween Carnival, 
singing Christmas Carols around a bonfire, Track and Field Day and the 
Student Safety Patrol Program.
  Over the years, the fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic were 
combined with music, art, track and field, baseball and soccer, which 
created an environment for well-educated and well-rounded students.
  I join all the community members who are celebrating the 75th 
anniversary of Bandelier Elementary School. I am certain that the 
academic excellence, community involvement and exceptional learning 
environment will serve many more students in years to come.

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