[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNITION OF MINNESOTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

 Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize an outstanding Minnesotan who has been chosen 
as Minnesota's ``Teacher of the Year.''
  A resident of Owatonna, MN, Donald Johnson has been teaching for more 
than 27 years. This year he was selected as teacher of the year for his 
significant contributions to education.
  Described by his principal at Owatonna Senior High School as a 
teacher who ``lights up the classroom,'' Mr. Johnson specializes in 
history with a focus on American, European, art, and religious history.
  Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Mr. Johnson never shrinks 
from a challenge and never settles for the old way of teaching. He is 
always looking for new and innovative curriculum to challenge himself 
and bring out the best in his students.
  Teachers like Donald Johnson represent the key to America's future. 
As our children face the challenges of the 21st century, it is 
dedicated educators like Mr. Johnson who accept the challenge of 
turning the young people of today into the leaders of tomorrow.
  Mr. President, I hope that you and the rest of our Senate colleagues 
will join me in congratulating one of America's outstanding 
educators.

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