[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               SALLIE MAE

  Mr. COVERDELL: Mr. President, a constituent of mine, Mr. Brad Cohen, 
has been named the winner of the 1997 Sallie Mae First Class Teacher 
Award for the State of Georgia. I ask unanimous consent that a 
congratulatory letter to him be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the letter was ordered to be printed in the 
Record, as follows:

                                                  U.S. Senate,

                                  Washington, DC, August 26, 1997.
     Mr. Bradley Cohen,
     Atlanta, GA
       Dear Brad: It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you 
     on being named the winner of the ``1997 Sallie Mae First 
     Class Teacher Award'' for the State of Georgia.
       Brad, you have every reason to be proud of this 
     achievement; it is indeed a special honor to have been 
     singled out among the thousands of gifted and dedicated 
     school teachers throughout our wonderful State. You have set 
     a marvelous example for your students, enlightening them with 
     your own experience and the importance of self-confidence. 
     Your second-graders are truly lucky to share your knowledge 
     and enthusiasm.
       Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the youth 
     of Georgia, and best wishes for every continued success.
           Sincerely,
                                                Paul D. Coverdell,
                                                     U.S. Senator.

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I thank you, and once again 
congratulate Mr. Cohen on his achievement.

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