[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    JOSE AND KATHY VILLEGAS ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE 1998 APPLE PARENT 
                     INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION AWARD

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention an honor 
given to Jose and Kathy Villegas, residents of the great state of New 
Mexico. Jose and Kathy Villegas have received the 1998 Apple Parent 
Involvement in Education (PIE) Award.
  Jose and Kathy Villegas received this award because their children 
Candace Marie, age 13 and Joseph, Jr. age 11 took the initiative to 
write a letter of nomination to Apple PIE Awards. Our most important 
job as parents is providing our children with values, teaching the 
difference between right and wrong and setting examples of respect for 
ourselves, others and our community. Jose and Kathy Villegas obviously 
have done this with their children. The nomination letter included a 
description of how their parents were instrumental in getting a 
classroom addition at their elementary school and a stop light at a 
busy intersection used by school children. Jose and Kathy Villegas are 
involved in many task forces working on issues important to children's 
education. The Villegas' story provides an excellent example of how 
parent involvement can make a positive difference in their children's 
lives, the local school and their community.
  Jose and Kathy Villegas' story is part of a feature story in the 
November 1998 issue of Working Mother titled: Classroom Champions. As 
the only individuals to receive this award in the United States, they 
stand as an example to all of us. Join me today in recognizing 
recipients of the 1998 Apple Parent Involvement in Education Award, 
Jose and Kathy Villegas.

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