[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 94 (Friday, July 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARY WERMERS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 9, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise to pay tribute 
to Gary Wermers of Pueblo, Colorado. As a science teacher at Heaton 
Middle School, he has shown commitment toward educating our youth. Gary 
is a valuable member of his community, and I am honored to join my 
colleagues in recognizing Gary's tremendous work before this body of 
Congress and this nation today.
  Gary teaches science to seventh grade students at Heaton Middle 
School in Pueblo. His value in teaching goes well beyond his ability to 
convey the subject matter in the curriculum as he strives to stress 
moral and civilized behavior of his students. For his efforts and 
accomplishments in the classroom, he was recently awarded the 2004 
Teacher of the Year Award from the Wal-Mart Corporation. In addition to 
his time teaching in classrooms, he attempts to connect with students 
as a mentor in activities where students find interest. He coaches the 
boys' basketball team, and sponsors the student council and the 
Fellowship of Christian Hawks.
  Mr. Speaker, Gary Wermers has clearly been an outstanding influence 
on our youth. The community benefits from him as an excellent educator, 
but it is the individual students who benefit the most from his 
personal and lasting style of teaching. I thank Gary for his important 
work in his community, and wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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