[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E758]
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                         THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS

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                            HON. JERRY MORAN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2001

  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our nation's 
exceptional teachers. Today, as part of National Teacher Day and 
Teacher Appreciation Week, The National Teachers Hall of Fame will 
announce their 2001 inductees. Congratulations to this year's 
inductees: Ronald Foreso, Dr. Emiel Hamberlin, Mitsuye Conover, James 
Quinlan, and Ellen Kempler, for their hard work and dedication to our 
nation's students.
  The mission of The National Teachers Hall of Fame, located in 
Emporia, Kansas, is to recognize and honor exceptional teachers and the 
teaching profession. As part of this mission, The National Teachers 
Hall of Fame sponsors an annual teacher recognition program open to all 
K-12 teachers throughout the country. For the past 10 years, The 
National Teachers Hall of Fame has provided a fitting tribute to our 
nation's most important profession. On June 23, the Hall of Fame will 
induct its 10th class and welcome many of the 45 NTHF members back to 
Emporia to celebrate a 10-year reunion.
  I would also like to recognize all educators for their contributions 
to our communities--and to thank those special teachers who have made a 
difference in my life. Thank you Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Pruter, and Mr. 
McCauley and all the others who educated me with facts and figures and 
instilled in me a love of learning.
  Few other professionals touch so many people in such a lasting way. 
Teachers fill many roles, as listeners, explorers, role models, 
motivators, and mentors. Educators make a difference in each of our 
lives. Today, and everyday, I would like to say thank you.

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