[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ALYSSA RANDALL

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alyssa Randall 
of State Center, Iowa, as the recipient of the Golden Apple Award for 
her commitment and enthusiasm as an educator.
  Alyssa teaches the Trojan Tots program at West Marshall Elementary 
School, which includes two separate programs for 3 and 4-year-olds. At 
an early age, Alyssa acquired a strong interest in utilizing her talent 
for working with young children. As she was growing up Alyssa's own 
teachers played a crucial role in this interest. I am certain that 
Alyssa's passion for the teaching profession is, and will continue to 
be, a significant influence on a number of her own students as well.
  The Golden Apple Award is a special recognition given to one 
exceptional teacher each month during the school year by WHO-TV 13 in 
Des Moines, Iowa and by Allied Insurance. Alyssa's own students, Ryan 
and Kody Carver, nominated her for this recognition by writing letters 
describing why she is their favorite teacher.
  I consider it a great honor to represent this dedicated teacher 
Alyssa Randall in the United States Congress. And, I also know that my 
colleagues in Congress will join me in expressing my gratitude to 
Alyssa and to all of our Nation's educators for their hard work and 
dedication to our children and grandchildren.

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