[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 144 (Thursday, October 21, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2162]
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         IN HONOR OF SONIA DANIELS EDWARDS, M.A., C.C.C.S.L.P.

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 21, 1999

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Sonia Daniels 
Edwards, M.A., C.C.C.S.L.P., who has been named ``Teacher of the Year 
for Fountain Valley.'' Mrs. Edwards has been awarded the title, 
``Teacher of the Year'' for her outstanding contributions to education. 
She is the first speech and language pathologist selected for this 
prestigious award.
  As a speech and language therapist, Sonia Edwards is always at the 
cutting edge of new research and developments in speech and language. 
Her ability to diagnose and develop individualized programs for 
students has resulted in the identification and solution to problems 
that were interfering with the individual students ability to learn. 
Mrs. Edwards ability to solve these learning ``mysteries'' gained her 
the confidence and admiration of her fellow professionals.
  Mrs. Edwards speciality is autism. During the past two years, she has 
served as the district's Autism Coordinator, training staff, setting up 
home programs, and continuing to provide solutions to many of these 
baffling learning disorders.
  Mrs. Edwards has been known to spend many long hours on the job. She 
is a dedicated teacher who always has the time to talk with parents 
regarding their child's special needs. As an educator, she rises to new 
challenges and tackles the most complex situations. The word ``no'' is 
not in her vocabulary.
  Respected and admired by her peers, parents and students, Sonia 
Edwards, is a role model for all of those who know her.
  Colleagues, please join me today as I recognize and pay tribute to a 
gifted and talented teacher, Sonia Daniels Edwards.

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