[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H6353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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      HONORING THE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION OF AMERICA'S TEACHERS

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of legislation that 
honors the commitment and dedication of our Nation's teachers.
  Today under Republican leadership the House is scheduled to take up 
two important education reauthorization bills that highlight our 
support for America's teachers. The Ready to Teach Act of 2003 and the 
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act are two important bills that will 
help ensure that there is a quality teacher in every classroom, and 
that they are rewarded for their service.
  As a former school board member and parent of three public school 
graduates, I have seen firsthand how hard our teachers work. It is only 
fair, then, that we create an environment that encourages and rewards 
their dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, our children are blessed to have some wonderful teachers 
who are committed to their growth; however, we must ensure that these 
great people have incentives to continue to teach our children. These 
two bills are a step in the right direction, and I look forward to 
casting a vote of support for our teachers today.

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