[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3426]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNITION OF YVONNE ULLAS, WASHINGTON STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

  Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, today, as we debate the most important 
issue we will discuss all year on the Senate floor--our children's 
education--I would like to take a moment to recognize Washington 
State's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Yvonne Ullas. A first grade teacher at 
Naches Primary School in Yakima, Washington, Ms. Ullas is being honored 
in Washington, DC to recognize her dedication to her profession and 
innovation in the classroom. We think we have a challenging job in the 
Senate, but every day Ms. Ullas is charged with stimulating the minds 
of 24 active first graders.
  The Naches primary school has prepared this book with their advice 
for President Clinton and have asked that I send it over to the White 
House. Many of the children commented that if they were President they 
would make sure our kids have the best education. I will make sure the 
words of advice reach the President. I know Ms. Ullas serves as an 
example of excellence in education and of the dedication of many people 
in our local communities to ensuring a bright future for our children.

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