[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 64 (Monday, May 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. BILL CECIL

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 10, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Bill Cecil, 
of Waverly Intermediate School in Lansing, who was chosen as Michigan's 
Teacher of the Year for 2003-2004. For the past 16 years, Mr. Cecil has 
been a dedicated and passionate educator and mentor for his students.
  Mr. Cecil created the ``Best Year Ever'' program as a means of 
getting his students excited about the challenges and opportunities of 
a new school year. The program places an emphasis on working together 
as a team to achieve common goals, while stressing the importance of 
attitude, effort and attendance. Additionally, Mr. Cecil is a strong 
advocate of parental involvement in a child's success, and he 
encourages such participation within his classroom.
  Mr. Cecil's positive attitude and tireless dedication to making a 
difference in the lives of his students makes him an ideal selection 
for Michigan's Teacher of the Year. Furthermore, his enthusiasm and 
creativity make him a model of success for students, parents and 
teachers across the country.
  On behalf of my constituents of Michigan's Eighth Congressional 
District, I ask my colleagues to join with me in recognizing Bill Cecil 
for this well-deserved honor, Michigan's Teacher of the Year.

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