[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAROL HARWOOD PATLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Carol Harwood, the Patlan Elementary School Teacher 
of the Year.
  Carol Harwood is a highly qualified bilingual first grade teacher at 
Patlan Elementary. She received her Associate Degree from Sullins 
College in Virginia, and later earned both a Bachelor's Degree from 
SMU, and a Masters Degree from Texas Woman's University.
  She has spent the last 28 years gaining valuable experience in 
education, serving both our youth and our community. Carol Harwood 
worked as an assistant elementary school principal in both Dallas and 
Port Isabel before returning to teaching at Patlan Elementary.
  As a bilingual first grade teacher, Ms. Harwood understands the 
unique needs of our students. Her passion for teaching is complemented 
by both her years of experience, and her unique perspective as a former 
school administrator. Carol Harwood is currently being honored as the 
Patlan Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
  It is an honor to recognize the accomplishments of Carol Harwood of 
Patlan Elementary School. Her dedication and love of teaching has 
helped to ensure that our children are the real winners.

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