[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RHONDA BAKER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rhonda Baker as 
the recipient of the Stephen Tsai Award for Excellence in Autism 
Education and for her commitment and enthusiasm as a teacher in the 
Jefferson-Scranton School District in Iowa.
  The Stephen Tsai Award recipient is selected by the Autism Society of 
Iowa and is presented at its annual fall conference. Sonya Wills, who 
has three sons with autism, nominated Rhonda for her exceptional work 
that positively touched each of their lives.
  Rhonda's success in working with autistic children is attributed to 
her ability to build upon her students' strengths in order to increase 
their confidence. The confidence she instills in her students opens 
doors to endless growth and learning opportunities. Rhonda is gifted 
with the immense patience and determination required to give autistic 
students the individual attention they need and she diligently 
undertakes research to find the right teaching techniques for each 
unique case.
  I congratulate Rhonda Baker on her well-deserved award, and I'm 
certain that she will continue to touch the lives of many children in 
her community. It is a great honor to represent Rhonda in Congress, and 
I wish her continued success.

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