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Recognizing Margaret Peterson

Floor Speech

Date: April 10, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margaret Peterson, a dedicated public servant and respected leader in West Valley City.

Margaret served on the city council for 18 years, always putting families and students first. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the Community Education Partnership, a nonprofit that supports afterschool programs across the city.

Under her leadership, the program has reached over 15,000 students from 20 elementary schools, four junior highs, one high school, and several charter schools. It has helped improve academic outcomes, encouraged stronger attendance, and given students a safe place to grow.

In 2024, West Valley City honored Margaret with the ``Essential Piece'' award--a heartfelt recognition of her decades of service and the lives she's touched through education and community building.

Her example is one we should all aspire to.

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