March 3, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 42 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                    CONGRATULATING MIDWAY ELEMENTARY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this year, Midway 
Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina, commemorated its 25th 
anniversary and celebrated international recognition of its French 
immersion program.
  Midway Elementary is the only recipient in South Carolina, one of 
just five in the Southeast.
  I appreciate Midway Elementary Principal Jan Fickling, Lexington 
County District One Superintendent Dr. Greg Little, Lexington One 
School Board Chair Cindy Smith, State Superintendent Molly Spearman, 
and all the dedicated teachers and administrators who work tirelessly 
to ensure student success and opportunity.
  As co-chair of the French Caucus, I am grateful for our State's 
French heritage, our first ally.
  Lexington County hosts the largest manufacturing facilities in the 
world for Michelin Tire Corporation, with over 2,000 appreciated 
employees.
  We look forward to welcoming Ambassador of France Philippe Etienne to 
visit South Carolina next month.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  ``Je parle Francais, un tres peu.'' ``I speak French very little.''

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