[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MICHELLE CAMPBELL AS THE WALTON COUNTY 2009 SUPPORT PERSON 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of 
Michelle Campbell, Walton County's 2009 Support Person of the Year.
  There is more to a school than the primary educators and 
administrators. To be successful, a school relies on the efforts of 
countless other individuals whose unique skills and contributions 
enable the rest of the school to function. One such individual is 
Michelle Campbell, an Exceptional Student Educational Paraprofessional.
  For the past fifteen years Ms. Campbell has dedicated herself to 
helping children in the community realize and reach their full 
potential. Working with small groups of students, Ms. Campbell provides 
instructional support to those students with disabilities while also 
providing much needed assistance for teachers. Through these small 
groups, Ms. Campbell focuses on strengthening and reinforcing reading 
and math skills. It is also through this setting that Ms. Campbell has 
come to form close bonds with her students. Her support and praise 
brings much needed encouragement and propels her students towards 
academic success.
  In addition to time spent within the class room, Ms. Campbell spends 
hours tutoring students during after-school hours. She is also an 
active member of her school's reading carnival and family science 
night. As highlighted by her work ethic and reinforced by the praise 
she receives from both teachers and students, Ms. Campbell is a 
valuable asset to Walton County. The First District of Florida is 
greatly indebted to her service and is honored to have her as one of 
its own.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Ms. Michelle Campbell on this outstanding achievement, the 
Walton County 2009 Support Person of the Year.

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