[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4534-S4535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              NEW HAMPSHIRE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I pay tribute 
to the outstanding successes of the recipients of the New Hampshire 
Excellence in Education Awards. This annual event, which began in 1994, 
recognizes the hard work of teachers from throughout the state.
  This serves as one of the largest ceremonies acknowledging the 
positive difference these professionals are making in the lives of 
students. Praiseworthy

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public schools, programs, and educators are used as incentives for 
others. These individuals demonstrate their worthiness in six areas: 
curriculum, teaching/learning process, student achievement, community/
parental involvement, leadership/ decisionmaking, and climate.
  Teachers with these qualities are exactly what is needed to guide our 
youth today. With the attitude and hard work brought to the table by 
these individuals I am confident that they will provide the best 
education possible lending to a spectacular future for our children. It 
is an honor and privilege to serve these individuals in the U.S. 
Senate.

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