[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING JOHN WERKMEISTER OF MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize John Werkmeister 
of Meadville, Pennsylvania, as an exceptional history teacher and role 
model. Mr. Werkmeister has been named one of eight national finalists 
for the Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award. This national award 
is presented every year to an educator who develops and uses innovative 
and creative teaching methods to enhance students' interest in history. 
As a teacher at Cambridge Springs High School in Cambridge Springs, 
Pennsylvania, he has shown exemplary commitment to making history 
education engaging and exciting, while involving his students in the 
National History Day Program.
  National History Day is a yearlong program in which students explore 
historical topics related to an annual theme. Participants qualify for 
national competition after competing in several local and state 
competitions. In preparing his students for the program, Mr. 
Werkmeister's work ethic and research skills provided students with the 
tools necessary to be successful in competition.
  Mr. Speaker, I find it heartening that there are educators in this 
country who devote so much time and effort to shaping the minds of our 
young people. It is with great pleasure that I recognize Mr. 
Werkmeister for his dedication to educating the potential leaders of 
tomorrow.

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