[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H10870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHERS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, the National Board for 
Professional Teaching Standards recently announced their latest list of 
newly National Board Certified teachers. I am grateful to report that 
the 176 teachers this round from the Second Congressional District of 
South Carolina represent the highest number of any district in America.
  I know the citizens of the Second District are extremely proud and 
grateful to have such well-qualified professional teachers working to 
educate their children. Families understand that a strong education is 
the foundation for future success. We must continue to bring parents, 
teachers and school administrators together in a common pursuit of high 
quality, accessible and affordable education. This should be done with 
the utmost respect for the unique needs and challenges of our local 
schools. Our schools should be run by dynamic elected local school 
boards.
  I want to thank our Nation's professional educators for their 
dedication to teaching our children and building a brighter future.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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