[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING KATHLEEN HODGES OF GARLAND'S WALNUT GLEN ACADEMY

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, last week I visited 
Garland's Walnut Glen Academy to congratulate Kathleen Hodges for 
winning the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award 2008-2009. The 
Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards recognize eleven 
exemplary K-12 humanities teachers in the Lone Star State. The 
exceptional Rowlett resident stands head and shoulders above her peers 
for her role as a terrific humanities teacher making a difference in 
the lives of young Texans.
  Humanities Texas, formerly the Texas Council for the Humanities, is 
the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 
Humanities Texas conducts and supports public programs in history, 
literature, philosophy, and other humanities disciplines.
  I wish my colleagues could have seen the heartwarming patriotic 
celebration that coincided with this wonderful announcement heralding 
Kathleen's accolade. On Veterans' Day, Walnut Glen Academy rolled out 
the red carpet for patriots young and old. The faculty and students at 
Walnut Glen Academy went to great lengths to stress the importance of 
service before self--and pointed a shining example of that--Kathleen's 
tireless work on behalf of young people. It was truly inspiring. Most 
important, Kathleen received the special recognition and her time in 
the sun for her tremendous achievement she so truly deserves.
  After spending the day at her school, it is easy to see why Kathleen 
considers her proudest accomplishment the art program she has helped 
establish at Walnut Glen Academy. Congratulations are in order for 
Kathleen Hodges and the students and faculty at Walnut Glen Academy. 
God bless you and I salute you.

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