[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1993]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUE SHELTON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Sue Shelton, a 
talented and respected teacher at Rocky Ford High School in Rocky Ford, 
Colorado. Sue has diligently worked to educate the region's youth for 
21 years and is considered a strong leader in her community. It is a 
privilege to recognize her impeccable service before this body of 
Congress and this Nation.
  Teaching is a family tradition in Sue's family that has involved her 
mother, grandmother, and most recently, her sister. Sue teaches 
Language Arts and English at Rocky Ford High School, winning several 
awards for her excellence in teaching including honors by her fellow 
faculty members and the student body. Sue makes learning fun for her 
students and encourages patriotism in the classroom by implementing the 
Voice of Democracy essay contest into the curriculum. The contest 
requires students to keep research logs about patriotism and write 
speeches about what patriotism means to them before submitting their 
essays to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post that annually chooses 
a winner.
  Mr. Speaker, Sue is a devoted and compassionate teacher that has made 
learning an exciting and rewarding experience for her students. I am 
honored to recognize her commitment to teaching Colorado's children for 
21 years before this body of Congress and this Nation. Thank you for 
your service Sue, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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