[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CRYSTAL CUCKOW

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to a dedicated educator from my 
district. Crystal Cuckow is an extraordinary art teacher from La Junta 
High School in La Junta, Colorado. Through her dedication and hard 
work, Crystal shapes the lives of the youth of her community, and I am 
honored to share her story here today.
  Crystal began her career as an educator by teaching art but was soon 
assigned to teach ``stage craft'' as well. Throughout her career, 
Crystal has reached out to many different types of students and 
encouraged them to express themselves. Crystal has been able to bring 
the art and entertainment of the theater to students who otherwise 
would have had little or no exposure to it. Her work with the La Junta 
theater program earned Crystal the Senior High Theater Educator of the 
Year Award from the Alliance for Colorado Theater.
  Mr. Speaker, Crystal Cuckow's dedication and devotion to her students 
enriches the lives of Colorado's youth and molds our future leaders. By 
reaching out to so many students, Crystal has created a diverse 
environment where creativity is allowed to flourish. I am honored to 
join with my colleagues here today in extending my congratulations to 
Crystal for the honor she has received and wishing her all the best in 
her future endeavors. Thank you, Crystal. Keep up the good work!

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