[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALAN NELMS, COLORADO'S VOCATIONAL TEACHER OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 1995
  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Mr. Alan Nelms for being named Vocational Teacher of the 
Year by the Colorado Vocational Association. Alan is a marketing 
teacher at South High School in Pueblo, CO.
  Alan has been recognized for his innovative approach to teaching. 
Bringing more academics into his marketing classes, the development of 
business partnerships and job placement programs for his students, Mr. 
Nelms has exhibited the type of individual we need teaching our 
children. His approach to teaching is innovative, refreshing, and 
continually changing with the demands of the workplace.
  Alan's future curriculum includes such ideas as, establishing 
business internships for teachers so they can learn more about the 
workplace and improve the School-to-Work Program.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in congratulating Alan 
Nelms on his award. I know all of us thank Alan for his dedication, 
professionalism, and selfless service to his students.


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