[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
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    TRIBUTE TO MASON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TIM MOORE

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
one of my constituents, Mason County School District Superintendent Tim 
Moore of Maysville, Kentucky. On January 31st, Superintendent Moore 
received the F.L. Dupree Outstanding Superintendent Award from the 
Kentucky School Board Association.
  The Dupree Award was created by Kentucky School Board Association and 
the family of the late F. L. Dupree, Jr., who was a member of the 
former London Independent Board of Education and a lifelong supporter 
and promoter of public education in Kentucky.
  Superintendent Moore was chosen to receive the Dupree Award for his 
outstanding service to Kentucky's youth and to the communities of Mason 
County. Since becoming Superintendent in 1997, he has helped the school 
district improve its academic rankings, and meet all the goals outlined 
by the No Child Left Behind program. Additionally, he has fostered 
better relationships between students, faculty, parents and staff and 
helped the district rebound from debt by bringing the general fund 
balance up to $4 million.
  Last year, former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and 
I traveled to the Mason County School District to learn about the 
innovative ways Superintendent Moore has dealt with the challenges 
faced by rural schools. During the visit, Superintendent Moore helped 
lead roundtable discussions with the Secretary, teachers, students and 
parents to discuss the local impact of federal education law in 
Kentucky and the improvements that can be made. Secretary Spellings and 
I were very impressed with Superintendent Moore's commitment to the 
students and to improving the learning environment in Mason County.
  Superintendent Moore has inspired countless children and has been an 
exceptional leader in the Fourth District.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in commending Superintendent Tim 
Moore for his achievements.

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