[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CHRISTI MORSE GILBERT

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Christi Morse Gilbert for receiving the National Childcare Provider 
Award. Christi was honored today in the nation's capital for her 
unwavering commitment in providing high quality childcare services to 
needy children.
  As an educator, Christi was keen on understanding the disparities 
that existed amongst young children who struggled when they began grade 
school. To address this problem, she quit her job as an elementary 
school teacher to become a childcare services provider for children 
under the age of five. Her work focuses on preparing her charges with 
the cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills that they need to 
be productive.
  In order to achieve this goal, Christi has designed a dynamic 
curriculum that introduces children to the basics of mathematics and 
the sciences through fun experiments and hands-on activities. She has 
exposed her pupils to the different cultures around the world through 
music and other extracurricular activities.
  Christi is an accomplished woman who has opened her home and her 
heart to Indianapolis area families, so that our children are able to 
grow and learn in a nurturing environment. I applaud her for her 
dedication to ensuring that the needs of young children are met.
  Madam Speaker and esteemed colleagues, I urge you to join me in 
thanking Christi Morse Gilbert for her ceaseless efforts as an educator 
and childcare provider.

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