[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM COLORADO'S FOURTH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the Distinguished Teacher Award recipients from 
Colorado's Fourth Congressional District. These educators have 
committed their lives to teaching young minds in the Poudre School 
District. As individuals devoted to excellence, possessing talent, 
patience, fortitude, a personal love of learning, and the kind of tough 
love necessary to teach children, these individuals are the pride of 
our community and a credit to their profession. To the men and women of 
this Chamber and to the people of Colorado, I echo the words of 
Distinguished Awards Founder, Harry McCabe, ``You have these very 
special people who have dedicated themselves to the young people in our 
society.'' Let us today honor them by name.
  Distinguished Teacher William `Skip' Caddoo of Lesher Junior High 
School, eight years of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Jayne Hennen of Poudre High School, 22 years of 
dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Nancy Jacobs of Eyestone Elementary School, 19 
years of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Lana Jensen of Lopez Elementary School, 12 
years of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Ronald Jensen of Fort Collins High School, 14 
years of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Larry Lashley of Poudre High School, 27 years 
of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Sandy Martinez of Lincoln Junior High School, 
16 years of dedication to our schools.
  Distinguished Teacher Tim Pearson of Riffenburgh Elementary School, 
16 years of dedication to our schools.
  Mr. Speaker, as you know, excellence in education has been the focus 
of my efforts since my days in the Colorado State Senate. As the son of 
two school teachers and the father of three children who attend public 
schools (and one on her way), no issue is closer to my heart and home. 
Exceptional public school teachers deserve our admiration, not only for 
their hard work but for the sheer weight of their accomplishments--the 
cultivation of an educated citizenry. These inspirational individuals 
give me a glimpse into what the future can hold if we let it. If we 
continue to improve our system by recognizing and building on the 
achievements of great educators like these men and women, the sky is 
the limit for American education.

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