Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, it is that time of year: Everybody is debating on school rankings. Where does your school rank? Are you in the top 12? Mr. Speaker, I can tell you who is number one. It is Orange Park Elementary in Orange Park, Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Orange Park Elementary School's rise to the top. The Florida Department of Education recently released their rankings for the 2023-2024 school year, and out of 411 schools statewide, Clay County's very own Orange Park Elementary was ranked number one. Mr. Speaker, 93 percent of fourth graders showed impressive learning gains in math last year, as well as 91 percent of fifth graders. Mr. Speaker, 95 percent of sixth graders saw the same results. How is that for a report card? Yes, Mr. Speaker, I am putting their report card on my refrigerator. I commend all of the teachers and administrators at Orange Park Elementary for their passion and hard work in shaping the future of our great State: our kids. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in recognizing Orange Park Elementary for the incredible example they set for schools around the country. It is not easy being number one. I say to Orange Park: Keep up the great work, and go get `em. ____________________”