[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MS. MYRA MORGAN

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2009

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
one of my constituents, Ms. Myra Morgan of Sparta, Kentucky. On 
December 9, 2008, Ms. Morgan was awarded the Milken Family Foundation 
National Educator Award for excellence in education.
  Ms. Morgan was notified of her win by Former Kentucky Commissioner of 
Education Jon Draud, who made the announcement during a surprise 
assembly at Gallatin County Lower Elementary School. Ms. Morgan has 
been a teacher at the elementary school for twelve years and is 
currently the department chair and team leader for the school's 
kindergarten team. She was one of eighty national winners of the 2009 
Milken Educator Award and the only winner from Kentucky.
  In May, Ms. Morgan will attend the Milken Family Foundation National 
Education Conference in California, where she will receive a $25,000 
reward. The Milken Family Foundation was established in 1985, and the 
first awards were given in 1987. Since 1993, forty-nine Kentuckians 
have won the award.
  Ms. Morgan has inspired countless children, and has been an 
exceptional leader in the communities of Gallatin County. We are all 
extremely proud that Ms. Morgan has received the recognition she 
deserves.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in commending Ms. Myra Morgan for 
her outstanding service to Kentucky's youth.

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