[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 95 (Friday, June 8, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E803] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HINSDALE, ILLINOIS ______ HON. PETER J. ROSKAM of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, June 8, 2018 Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Monroe Elementary School in Hinsdale, Illinois for earning the prestigious Green Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education. The Department of Education awards the Green Ribbon to schools that reduce their environmental impact, improve the health and wellness of their students, and provide effective environmental and sustainability education. I am proud to represent many of the students at this award winning school; Monroe Elementary has earned due credit for a job well done. Monroe Elementary provides a unique environmental education program through their ``Living Classroom''--a set of gardens that stretch across approximately .85 acres of the school's property including a butterfly garden, a prairie, a pond, and their ``George Washington Vegetable Garden.'' In the Living Classroom, students get the opportunity outside the classroom to explore nature and learn about plants and animals. Monroe also sponsors a student ``Green Club,'' which monitors lunch waste and leads the school's recycling and upcycling programs. I commend the Green Club for their environmental stewardship. Their work highlights how engaged the school body is in protecting the environment. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Monroe Elementary School for earning the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon, and for their tireless work protecting the environment. ____________________