[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLAR AWARDS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2000

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to commend the 2000 
Golden Apple Scholar award winners from my district. The Golden Apple 
Scholars program is to recruit talented high school juniors who want to 
become teachers.
  I would like to take the opportunity to recognize Ms. Rachel Ladage 
from Taylorville High School in Taylorville, Illinois. Teachers, like 
parents, have a unique opportunity to touch the life of a child. I 
can't think of a more rewarding experience.
  As you know, Mr. Speaker, I was a former high school teacher. I want 
to wish Rachel all the same joy and success that I shared in my 
teaching career.

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