[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 68 (Friday, May 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZE HEIDI CAPRARO

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Heidi 
Capraro, of Hillside Middle School in Northville, who was chosen as 
Michigan's Teacher of the Year for 2004-2005. Mrs. Capraro has shown 
extraordinary commitment to her students and her profession over the 
past 14 years.
  Mrs. Capraro's enthusiasm and patience have made her a favorite among 
her students, and a well-respected teacher among her peers. She is an 
engaging instructor known for incorporating hands-on learning as a key 
element of her science curricula. Her willingness to devote extra time 
and attention to her classes repeatedly leads to academic and personal 
successes among her pupils.
  In addition to being a conscientious and competent educator, Mrs. 
Capraro is a dedicated mentor and role model for the students of 
Hillside Middle School. She is held in high esteem not only among her 
colleagues, but by parents and students as well, and her influence 
carries on long after her students leave the sixth grade.
  On behalf of my constituents of Michigan's Eighth Congressional 
District, I ask my colleagues to join with me in recognizing Heidi 
Capraro for this well-deserved honor, Michigan's Teacher of the Year.

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