Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker I rise today to congratulate the faculty, staff, and students of Ann LeTort Elementary School in the Penn Manor School District on being recognized as the 2019-2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Mr. Speaker, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program was founded nearly 40 years ago to recognize outstanding public and private schools, who are making a difference and exemplify excellence. LeTort Elementary was recognized as an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School. I would like to thank Penn Manor superintendent Dr. Michael Leichliter, the Penn Manor School Board, and the leadership and teachers at Ann LeTort Elementary for working very hard for this achievement. We know how a quality education prepares students for success throughout the rest of their lives. Mr. Speaker, in their application for recognition, school principal Mrs. Carly McPherson notes that, ``it is evident how individuals throughout the community are vested in the education of every LeTort student.'' Mr. Speaker, I thank and congratulate that community for making a difference in the lives of their students and for being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. ____________________”