Recognizing First-Ever Jmu Valley Scholars Graduating Class

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Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the first-ever graduating class from the Valley Scholars program at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Between eighth grade and high school graduation, potential first- generation college students are recruited as scholars from surrounding public school districts, and they engage in educational and cultural enrichment activities.

During the Valley Scholars program, students are encouraged and motivated to become leaders in the classroom and the community while building skills that will increase awareness and access to institutions of higher education.

With the goal of receiving scholarship support to attend JMU, the students have the opportunity to be the first in their families to earn college degrees.

Virginia's Sixth District is incredibly proud of these talented students for their hard work to achieve their American Dream.

I congratulate the first graduating class of Valley Scholars and their families back home. America can't wait to see what the future has in store for them.

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