[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. JERRY RASMUSSEN

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                     HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity 
to recognize Mr. Jerry Rasmussen, Principal of Dakota Valley High 
School in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Mr. Rasmussen was named South 
Dakota High School Principal of the Year by the MetLife/National 
Association of Secondary School Principals, NASSP, National Principal 
of the Year Program. This award recognizes the achievements of 
secondary school principals like Mr. Rasmussen who have succeeded in 
providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as 
demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.
  Mr. Rasmussen has proudly devoted 21 years to education, including 10 
years as an administrator. Mr. Rasmussen is most proud of his efforts 
to create a caring, student-centered culture which permeates throughout 
the community in North Sioux City. Mr. Rasmussen's devotion to the 
success and well-being of all of his students and efforts to ensure 
that all are welcomed at school is an example readily followed by his 
fellow teachers and staff.
  I send best wishes and congratulations to Mr. Rasmussen on this 
noteworthy honor and commend him for his years of service as an 
educator in South Dakota.

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