[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARCIA NEEL

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Marcia Neel, who, 
after serving the Clark County School District for nearly 30 years, 
will retire this year. She is an outstanding educator whose commitment 
to our community has made a profound difference to the students of 
Clark County School District.
  Marcia currently serves as the Supervisor of the Secondary Music 
Program of the Clark County School District, where she oversees the 
music education of over 50,000 students. Marcia is a leader in the 
field of music education and she has served as President of the Nevada 
Music Educators Association on two separate terms. Marcia has also 
served as President of the Nevada Choral Directors Association and is a 
member of the National Executive Board of the National Association for 
Music Education (MENC). Marcia has also been recognized for her 
distinguished work in the classroom. In 1993, Marcia received the 
Nevada Music Educator of the Year Award. She was also recognized in 
1993 by the Disney Channel as the National Performing Arts Teacher of 
the Year.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Marcia. Her passion and love of 
teaching have greatly enhanced the educational experience of many 
students in the Clark County School District. I thank her for her 
dedication and commitment and wish her the best in her future 
endeavors.

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