[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO TINA SANDOVAL------

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a truly dedicated teacher from Pueblo, Colorado, Ms. Tina 
Sandoval. Tina has spent countless hours helping others understand and 
succeed in their academic endeavors at Pueblo Community College. She 
has gone far beyond what is expected in the classroom and touched the 
lives of many of her students in such a profound way that she was 
recently named Pueblo Community College Teacher of the Year.
  Although Tina has always been passionate about teaching mathematics, 
her real love is working with people. Originally from Walsenburg, 
Colorado, Tina was drawn to teaching after seeing the impact teachers 
had on students' lives. Tina set out to obtain her education and went 
on to receive both her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Regis College. 
After a brief career in accounting, Tina found that she missed working 
with people and decided to become a teacher. Her dedication and 
commitment paid off and today she is responsible for touching the lives 
of many who have passed through her classroom.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Tina for her 
service to her community and especially to the students whose lives she 
has changed. The diligence and commitment demonstrated by Tina 
certainly deserve the recognition of this body of Congress, and this 
nation. Tina's achievements as a teacher serve as a symbol to other 
teachers throughout Colorado. The honor of the Teacher of the Year is 
proof that hard work and persistence can lead to success in achieving 
your goals. It is people like Tina Sandoval that ensure our future 
generations are guaranteed the opportunity to improve their lives 
through a quality education. Congratulations Tina, and thank you for 
all of your hard work!

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