Recognizing the Great Lakes Boat Building School for Being Named Operation Action U.p.'s Non-Profit of the Year

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Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Great Lakes Boat Building School for being named Operation Action U.P.'s Non- Profit of the Year. Through their tireless work and steadfast devotion to their students and community, GLBBS has become an indispensable part of the Upper Peninsula, the State of Michigan, and the Great Lakes region.

The Great Lakes Boat Building School was created in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2005, with a mission to bring a local maritime trade school to the region. Their school has given many people the opportunity to learn about the boat building industry and embark on successful careers after their education. In addition to being awarded the 2020-21 Non-Profit of the Year by Operation Action U.P., they also recently have been recognized as a Bronze-Level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran-Friendly Schools Program. As a Veteran myself, I greatly appreciate the work they have dedicated to our men and women in uniform as they return from service. GLBBS continues to serve as a model for other programs across the country for the national educational standards they regularly exceed.

Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize the Great Lakes Boat Building School for their significant contributions to our region and their recent well-deserved recognitions. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First District is home to such dedicated citizens. On behalf of my constituents, I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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