[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO MELISSA ELLIS BARTLETT

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                           HON. RICHARD BURR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2003

  Mr. BURR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to a fellow North Carolinian and an outstanding member of our 
community, Melissa Ellis Bartlett. I commend her for her dedication to 
children and education.
  Melissa has been a distinguished teacher for the past 18 years, 
sharing her gift of teaching both nationally and internationally. For 
the past four years, Melissa has taught at Iredell-Statesville Schools, 
where she is a cherished language arts educator. Previously, Melissa 
taught social studies and worked with at-risk students in central North 
Carolina. She also taught English in Cairo, Egypt, and remedial reading 
to students in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  Melissa's commitment to her students and her excellence in the 
classroom has brought her to Washington today to be honored by 
President George W. Bush at the National Teachers of the Year ceremony. 
Melissa represents the finest of teaching professionals nationwide, and 
I am proud of all that she has accomplished. Teachers who share 
Melissa's dedication are a true treasure.
  I ask my colleagues and fellow North Carolinians to join me in 
extending our congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Melissa Bartlett 
for her years of selfless service. May she continue to inspire and 
enlighten students for many years to come.

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