[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, LINDA MILLER--TEACHER

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2003

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Linda Miller, an 
inspirational and loving teacher in San Antonio, TX at Theodore 
Roosevelt High School. Today Linda Miller, who dedicates her life to 
the success and education of her students, is honored with Time Warner 
Cable's National Teachers Awards Division Crystal Apple Award.
  Each year Time Warner Cable honors 20 classroom projects, and the 
teachers who develop them, with the Crystal Apple Award. This award 
recognizes outstanding teachers who create learning experiences using 
cable technology. Ms. Miller's project embraced Japanese animation's 
historical and cultural heritage as well as technology's impact on its 
popularity.
  Linda Miller has a record of achievement reflecting her passion for 
teaching. She has received the Teacher of the Year award presented to 
her by the American legion, as well as being identified as an 
Outstanding Teacher by the Rotary Club. Linda Miller's immense 
dedication to her students speaks for itself as Roosevelt High School 
presented her with the Humanitarian award for identifying students with 
special needs and pairing them with the mainstream students, in a buddy 
system. According to one fellow teacher, she surprised many of her 
colleagues who did not even realize that special needs students even 
attended.
  Time Warner Cable seeks ways to support the educators and 
institutions that help shape our Nation. By enabling the power of cable 
television's 21st century technology and high-quality programming to 
unite teachers, students and parents, both in the classroom and for the 
benefit of the community, Time Warner strives to enhance the level of 
education in the classroom. It is, however, remarkable teachers such as 
Linda Miller who make this possible.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinguished pleasure to honor Linda Miller 
because I recognize that it is the perseverance and dedication of 
teachers like her that will lead our youth to a brighter future.

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