[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                  HONORING THE EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to my colleagues' 
attention an important event in my congressional district. On February 
27, 2006, the African-American Chamber of Commerce in Lubbock, Texas, 
is holding the third annual induction ceremony for the Educators Hall 
of Fame. This unique event honors Lubbock's local educators and 
recognizes the essential role they play in the community.
  This year, the Educators Hall of Fame will honor six teachers who, 
among other accomplishments, prepared students for leadership before 
and during the civil rights movement. These educators are unsung heroes 
who helped build a foundation during those turbulent times for the 
march toward full equality promised by our Constitution. For the first 
time, three non African-Americans will be honored for their commitment 
to help African-American youth during that time. This year's inductees 
into the Educators Hall of Fame are Dr. Sam Ayers, Ms. Lottie Barrow, 
Lubbock Independent School District Superintendent Wayne Havens, Ms. 
Nora Hutchinson, Ms. Rose Mediano, and Ms. Mae Phea.
  The Lubbock African-American Chamber of Commerce should be commended 
for their initiative to recognize the important work done by education 
professionals. These educators are being honored because they believe 
that America can be made a better place through education. Their years 
of service have touched the lives of many and improved our community, 
State and country.

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