[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
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  HONORING OUTSTANDING TEACHERS IN THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF 
                                 TEXAS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am privileged to honor some of 
the most treasured individuals in the Fifth Congressional District of 
Texas, our public school teachers. As a product of the public school 
system, from kindergarten to graduate school, I am especially proud to 
recognize the work of teachers in my district.
  Public school teachers are unsung heroes who labor tirelessly in the 
classrooms and on the playing fields. They are the backbone of our 
education system in Texas and truly worthy of high praise in this 
chamber.
  While you will never find a teacher on a Fortune 500 list, teachers 
train and educate the men and women who become leaders in our nation's 
economy, government, and houses of worship. Teachers push our children 
to learn and make a contribution to our communities, and all too often 
they do so without the thanks that they so richly deserve. Public 
school teachers are some of our communities' most valued leaders.
  Many school districts in the Fifth District of Texas honor their 
Teachers of the Year, and today I am pleased to showcase several 
individuals whose care, dedication and hard work have earned them that 
special recognition. They include: Nancy Bagwell--Dallas ISD; Paula 
Conditt--Malakoff ISD; Jason Cunningham--Malakoff ISD; Lisa 
Cunningham--Richardson ISD; Shannon Hansel--Palestine ISD; Joy 
Hounsel--Sunnyvale ISD; Betty Mendoilea--Elkhart ISD; Nancy Northcutt--
Palestine ISD; Jennifer Pugh--Malakoff ISD; Cindy Smith--Malakoff ISD; 
Rick Urbanczyk--Richardson ISD; Ann Wilson--Mabank ISD.
  Mr. Speaker, these teachers have gone above and beyond the call of 
duty. I thank them for their service to our children and our future.

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