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HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

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On 2026-05-21, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL" in the House.

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HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL ______ HON. ILHAN OMAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the students and staff of Minneapolis' Roosevelt High School. Earlier this year, Roosevelt became a target of the federal government's Operation Metro Surge, in which federal ICE agents descended upon the metro area and terrorized the people that call Minnesota their home. The students and staff of Roosevelt High School demonstrated remarkable bravery in the face of this violence, coming together as a community to stand their ground. I am exceptionally proud to represent the district that this community calls home. Despite the freezing temperatures, students and staff showed up en masse to host a walkout from their school, displaying the incredible courage and warmth that comes from community. Together, Roosevelt High School stood up for their friends, their families, and their community in the face of oppression. They served as an inspiration to onlookers fighting fascism across the Nation, and as a beacon of hope for countless Minnesotans. The student journalists of The Roosevelt Standard, the high school's newspaper, produced profound work during this time. They covered not only the violence of the occupation and the terror that their community experienced, but also the important day-to-day news in order to show that their lives would continue after the surge. The authors and editors remained conscientious in ensuring that the information they published was accurate, while still including the personal aspects of these stories. These students' work serves as a reminder that the youth are our future, and that the future is in good hands. The tenacity of the students and staff of Roosevelt High School serves as a testament to the power that comes from community and solidarity. Their resilience, compassion, and devotion will not be forgotten. Please join me in honoring the students and staff of Roosevelt High School for their incredible bravery. ____________________

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HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL ______ HON. ILHAN OMAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the students and staff of Minneapolis' Roosevelt High School. Earlier this year, Roosevelt became a target of the federal government's Operation Metro Surge, in which federal ICE agents descended upon the metro area and terrorized the people that call Minnesota their home. The students and staff of Roosevelt High School demonstrated remarkable bravery in the face of this violence, coming together as a community to stand their ground. I am exceptionally proud to represent the district that this community calls home. Despite the freezing temperatures, students and staff showed up en masse to host a walkout from their school, displaying the incredible courage and warmth that comes from community. Together, Roosevelt High School stood up for their friends, their families, and their community in the face of oppression. They served as an inspiration to onlookers fighting fascism across the Nation, and as a beacon of hope for countless Minnesotans. The student journalists of The Roosevelt Standard, the high school's newspaper, produced profound work during this time. They covered not only the violence of the occupation and the terror that their community experienced, but also the important day-to-day news in order to show that their lives would continue after the surge. The authors and editors remained conscientious in ensuring that the information they published was accurate, while still including the personal aspects of these stories. These students' work serves as a reminder that the youth are our future, and that the future is in good hands. The tenacity of the students and staff of Roosevelt High School serves as a testament to the power that comes from community and solidarity. Their resilience, compassion, and devotion will not be forgotten. Please join me in honoring the students and staff of Roosevelt High School for their incredible bravery. ____________________