[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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             HONORING GARLAND, TX, TEACHER, SHERRY MULLINS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2005

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. 
Sherry Mullins, an outstanding teacher and community leader from 
Garland, TX. Ms. Mullins has been named one of eight national finalists 
for the Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award in the field of 
history. This annual award is presented to a teacher who develops and 
uses creative teaching methods to enhance students' interest in 
history. In her tenure as a teacher at North Garland High School, Ms. 
Mullins has consistently helped her students achieve at the highest 
levels in the National History Day Program.
  National History Day is a yearlong program in which students explore 
historical topics related to an annual theme. In preparing her students 
for the program, Ms. Mullins rose above the call of duty and equipped 
her students for success.
  Mr. Speaker, I find it encouraging that there are extraordinary 
educators in this country like Ms. Mullins who work faithfully shaping 
the minds of our students. I hope you and our colleagues will join me 
in recognizing Ms. Mullins for her commitment to educating the 
potential leaders of tomorrow.

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