November 20, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1479 RECOGNIZING COL BOBBY Ontonagon Counties, and the impact of their dreds of schools nationwide were nominated, TOWERY, JR. work cannot be overstated. Day after day, the only 362 schools were designated as 2019 Daily Globe shows what can be achieved National Blue Ribbon Schools. Of the 362 HON. TRENT KELLY when a group of people work together for the schools, Immaculate Heart was one of 12 Indi- OF betterment of their community. An open house ana schools to receive recognition, making IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be held in honor of their centennial on No- this recognition all the more impressive. Fur- vember 20th. thermore, this is the second time the Warriors Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Madam Speaker, it’s my honor to congratu- of Immaculate Heart have been named a Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, late the Daily Globe in Ironwood for its 100 prestigious Blue Ribbon school, achieving this I rise today to celebrate the life and military years of success, community growth, and designation also in 2005. Under the guidance service of Colonel Bobby Towery, Jr., who service to the people of the Upper Peninsula. of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the passed away on October 26 at the age of 59. On behalf of my constituents, I wish it all the leadership of Principal Ronda Swartz, Immac- Colonel Towery answered the call to serve best as it ventures into the future. ulate Heart has become a beacon of edu- our great nation with the Army f cational excellence. in 1983 from the University of Mississippi Immaculate Heart of Mary School is com- Army ROTC. He retired as a Colonel after 30 CONGRATULATING FATIMA HIGH mitted to providing a nurturing environment for years of active duty service. Colonel Towery SCHOOL’S CROSS COUNTRY the intellectual, physical, and social develop- married his wife, Lisa, in 1984, and together TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2019 ment of each child. As a Catholic institution it they lived in 19 different homes before settling CLASS II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP has been the mission of the Immaculate Heart in Oxford, Mississippi, after his retirement. of Mary School to provide an exceptional aca- Colonel Towery set an example of faith for HON. demic experience grounded in making God his family to follow. He was an active member OF MISSOURI known, loved and served. This commitment to the well-being and development of the student of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Oxford, Mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sissippi, serving as an acolyte, Chair of the body is led by a dynamic staff of teachers, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Stewardship Committee, and head of ushers. working to shape the future through the lives Colonel Towery was also an active volunteer Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I they are positively influencing in their class- in his community, from sports coaching to rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in rooms daily. The dedicated staff at Immacu- booster clubs. He also had a passion for fit- congratulating the Fatima Comets cross coun- late Heart engages students in meaningful ness and enjoyed spending time outdoors with try team for winning both the boys and girls educational tasks that promote thinking and his family and friends. 2019 Missouri Class II State title. reasoning and it is because of their hard work Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lisa This is the Fatima High School girls’ sixth that Immaculate Heart of Mary School has Carver Towery of Southaven, Mississippi; his state championship and the boys’ second been deservedly honored with this Blue Rib- two sons, Captain Patrick Towery of Fort Car- state championship in the history of their cross bon Award. son, Colorado and Nathan Towery; as well as country program. This team and Coach Marc As an advocate for education and youth, I many friends and extended family members. Bridges should be commended for their hard want to acknowledge how important it is to our Colonel Bobby Towery’s life was one of work throughout this past year and for bringing nation’s future to encourage and raise a new service, grace, love for his family, and commu- home the state title to their school and com- generation of Americans who have the skills nity. He will be greatly missed by all whom he munity. and knowledge to succeed both in and out of encountered. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in the classroom. Students like those at Immacu- late Heart give me hope that we will accom- f recognizing the Fatima Comets cross country team for a job well done. plish this vital mission. Their outstanding work CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- f is an inspiration to students, educators, and VERSARY OF THE DAILY GLOBE parents across the nation. Once again, con- IN IRONWOOD, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATING IMMACULATE gratulations to Immaculate Heart of Mary HEART OF MARY SCHOOL School. I am very proud of them. HON. f OF MICHIGAN HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS CONGRATULATING ALYSHA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA BUTLER Wednesday, November 20, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it’s my Wednesday, November 20, 2019 HON. honor to recognize the Daily Globe in Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Ironwood, Michigan, upon the occasion of its I rise today to congratulate an outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 100th Anniversary. Through a century of com- school in my district that is being honored for Wednesday, November 20, 2019 munity investment and growth, the Daily Globe the second time as a National Blue Ribbon Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today has become an indispensable part of the School. It is a pleasure to congratulate Immac- to ask the House of Representatives to join Upper Peninsula. ulate Heart of Mary School in Indianapolis, In- me in congratulating Alysha Butler, a social Seeing the need for a daily newspaper in diana, in celebration of this special occasion. studies teacher at McKinley Technology High the Western Upper Peninsula, Frank E. Noyes The National Blue Ribbon designation, given School in the District of Columbia, for being founded the Globe Publishing Company in the by the United States Department of Education, named the 2019 National History Teacher of fall of 1919. The Daily Globe’s first edition was is awarded to both public and private schools the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of published on November 20th, 1919. Its head- across our great nation. Started by President American History. She was honored on Octo- line covered the tension between President Reagan and given annually since 1982, the ber 2, 2019, at the Yale Club in New York Woodrow Wilson and the Senate regarding award celebrates great American schools that City. the proposed League of Nations following achieve very high learning standards or are Butler is the first teacher in D.C. to be rec- World War I. In 1936, construction began on making significant improvements in the aca- ognized with this award. As a social studies its current location, under the leadership of demic achievements of their students. In my teacher, she brings history to life for her stu- Frank’s son, Linwood. Over its century of op- district and across the country, the award rec- dents and challenges herself to bring them the erations, the Daily Globe would grow to be the ognizes the great educators, students, and untold stories of the past. As the grand- local institution it is today. parents who have worked so hard to ensure daughter of a World War II veteran and Baha- In addition to their daily publications, the our children reach their full potential and mian immigrant, she recognized the absence Daily Globe publishes two annual visitors achieve academic success. of stories like her family’s in public education. guides, sports previews, home improvement For all of these reasons and many more, I She works to bring these voices and stories guides, and other specialty pieces. They have am very proud that Immaculate Heart of Mary into the classroom each day. also found success in the 21st century, with a School is receiving this prestigious designa- Butler is known to teach history through art large online presence and daily updates to its tion. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the and storytelling, and frequently uses the Dis- website and social media. They provide a crit- school’s commitment to providing young Hoo- trict itself as an educational resource. By tak- ical service to the people of Gogebic and siers an exceptional education. While hun- ing her students on trips around D.C., which

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