[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
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         TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in recognition of National Teacher 
Appreciation week, I rise today to pay tribute to teachers across the 
country. It is always appropriate to thank those who devote their lives 
to the education of our Nation's children, but Teacher Appreciation 
Week gives us a special opportunity to remind educators that we support 
what they do and want to partner with them in the important work of 
preparing today's children to be tomorrow's leaders.
  Every day, educators inspire, teach, and make a difference in our 
lives. Teaching is a challenging and rewarding job, and those who 
choose to undertake it deserve our respect and gratitude. It should be 
a priority for Congress to ensure that teachers have the tools they 
need to make a difference in the lives of their students, and I am 
pleased that my colleagues recently joined me in expressing their full 
support for America's educators by unanimously passing resolutions in 
recognition of National Teacher Appreciation week.
  I am grateful for the positive impact that my teachers have had on my 
life, and I appreciate the work and dedication of our Nation's 
educators in teaching the future business leaders, farmers, and 
citizens of our country.

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