[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING DR. BILLY CANNADAY ON HIS SELECTION TO BE STATE 
 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. Billy Cannaday 
on his selection to be State Superintendent of Public Instruction for 
the Commonwealth of Virginia and for his dedicated service to the 
people of Virginia's Fourth District.
  I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with Dr. Cannaday on 
numerous occasions and have seen first-hand the tremendous work he has 
accomplished as Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. 
Since 2000, Dr. Cannaday has transformed Chesterfield schools from 
having less than half of its 59 schools being fully accredited by the 
State to 100 percent receiving full accreditation. With his leadership 
and commitment to respect, responsibility, honesty and accountability, 
over 80 percent of Chesterfield schools' graduates continue their 
education.
  Prior to his service to Chesterfield schools, Dr. Cannaday served as 
Director of Secondary Education, Assistant Superintendent of 
Instruction, and Superintendent of Schools for Hampton City Schools. He 
also served as principal of Huntington Middle School that was awarded a 
National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence under his guidance. In 1972, 
Dr. Cannaday earned a B.A. in Health and Physical Education and a 
Doctorate in Educational Administration in 1990 from Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University. He also holds a Masters in 
Educational Administration from Hampton University in 1980.
  Dr. Cannaday's accomplishments include being named the 2005 Virginia 
Superintendent of the Year, 2005 Region 1 Superintendent of the Year, 
2000 Region 2 Superintendent of the Year and the 2000 William & Mary 
Professional Educator of the Year. He was also a recipient of the 2004 
Leadership in Arts Instruction award by the Virginia Board of 
Education.
  Dr. Billy Cannaday has shown remarkable commitment and devotion to 
the education of the students he serves. Today we recognize him for his 
heralded leadership, integrity and desire for excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Dr. Billy Cannaday.

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