[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING MARK TEETERS OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2008

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Mark Teeters, who is being honored as the Napa County 2009 
Teacher of the Year.
  Mr. Teeters is entering his ninth year as Director of Choral 
Activities at Vintage High School in Napa. He also serves as chair of 
the Vintage High Visual and Performing Arts Department.
  Under his leadership, the Vintage High School choir has ascended to 
elite status, winning gold medals at competitions around the world. 
They are a fixture at community events and contribute greatly to the 
cultural and artistic vitality of the Napa Valley. During the past 4 
years, they have performed two extremely well-received musicals: Les 
Miserables and Miss Saigon.
  As a lifelong Napan, Mr. Teeters not only uses his considerable 
talents to serve his students, but the community at large as well. He 
serves as Music Director at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Napa and 
co-conducts the Napa Valley Chorale, a local community choir.
  A great teacher can have an impact on a young person that lasts 
forever. All of us can remember a teacher that has had a profound 
influence on our lives. Mr. Teeters has had this impact on hundreds of 
his students and is a sterling example of the best his profession has 
to offer. Under the constant specter of budget cuts to art and music 
programs, Mr. Teeters works tirelessly to ensure music education 
continues to play an important role in the life of his students.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize 
Mark Teeters for the leadership, guidance and inspiration he has 
provided to hundreds of young people throughout his career. I join the 
entire community in thanking him for his service and wishing him 
continued success.

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