[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 134 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2148-E2149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL CHERRY FITCH

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to 
rise today to recognize Cherry Fitch, Florida's High School Principal 
of the Year. For over 30 years Mrs. Fitch has served Gulf Breeze High 
School, improving students' lives working as both a teacher and an 
administrator.
  She began her career at Gulf Breeze High School in 1970 as an English 
teacher and 27 years of dedication later she became the principal. She 
is an excellent principal, concerned not only with the academic 
wellbeing of her students but their social success as well. Although 
Mrs. Fitch left the classroom, she remained deeply involved in her 
students' lives.

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  There is no doubt that Cherry Fitch has positively influenced 
thousands of students during her time at Gulf Breeze High School. Her 
love of community and school has been apparent throughout her career. 
It is fitting that in her last year at Gulf Breeze High School that 
Mrs. Fitch is recognized with this great honor for all her dedication. 
Under her leadership, Gulf Breeze High School has been the recipient of 
numerous accolades including being named an A+ school for the past 4 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to 
offer my sincere congratulations to an educator who could serve as a 
role model to us all. Over three decades of service to education is 
something to truly be admired, and I am thankful for her commitment to 
Gulf Breeze High School.

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