[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 73 (Monday, May 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E813]
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                         HONORING CHERYL PETTY

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 5, 2008

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, this weekend at its State convention, 
Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women 
educators dedicated to educational excellence, honored my dear friend 
Cheryl Petty with its Distinguished Teacher Award. I ask my colleagues 
to please join me in extending sincere congratulations.
  Cheryl is a native of Franklin, Tennessee, and has given back to that 
community by educating its children--first at Johnson Elementary for 21 
years, and now at Moore Elementary for the past 18. Cheryl began her 
teaching career after receiving a bachelor's degree in education from 
Vanderbilt University. She would later add a master's in education from 
Middle Tennessee State University.
  Not content with her service to the Franklin Special School District 
and raising a family, Cheryl has become a cornerstone of our community 
through her membership in not only Alpha Delta Kappa, but also the 
Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission, Williamson County 
Republican Career Women, the Woman's Club of Nashville, the 
Professional Educators of Tennessee and the Heritage Foundation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 
accomplishments of my friend Cheryl Petty and congratulating her and 
her family on this wonderful occasion.

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