[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H2109-H2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Culberson). Pursuant to the order of the 
House of January 23, 2002, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sam Johnson) 
is recognized during morning hour debates for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues several distinguished teachers from the 
Third Congressional District of Texas. I am pleased to recognize these 
recipients of the Teacher of the Year Award who enable our students to 
understand and learn from each other, and strive to achieve their 
goals.
  Mr. Speaker, great teachers nurture our country's best hope for 
tomorrow: our children. Children may be a fraction of our society, but 
they are 100

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percent of our future. The perseverance and dedication of our teachers 
challenge and shape students to dream, and to work hard to make those 
dreams come true.
  Unfortunately, educators work with little public thanks or 
appreciation, even though topnotch teachers are essential to a strong 
future. These educators in particular go beyond the call of duty and 
selflessly make for our children and our country a better place.
  It is my distinct honor to present the Third District of Texas's 
teacher of the year.
  In the Allen Independent School District, Jackie Schornick and 
Maridee Ryan;
  From McKinney Independent District, Tom Flurimonte and Ms. Lisa 
Stout;
  From the Plano Independent School District, Mrs. Be Janet Tang and 
Ms. Diane Davey;
  And from the Wylie Independent School District, Ms. Janet McMillen 
and Ms. Tricia Gent.
  As a former Air Force instructor, a father, a grandfather, and the 
highest ranking Texan on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 
I know firsthand the importance of a quality education. However, it is 
outstanding teachers like these who strive for excellence.
  I thank the hometown heroes, the excellent educators, for all they do 
for our children, for America, and for our freedom. God bless them.

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