[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING EDWARD PATE AS THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Edward Pate upon receiving the Santa Rosa County, Florida Teacher of 
the Year Award. Edward is a dedicated teacher and public servant, and I 
am honored to recognize his Teacher of the Year achievement.
  Edward joined Gulf Breeze High School in 2005 following a career as 
an attorney and ceramics gallery owner in New York City. He currently 
teaches English III and Pensacola Junior College Dual Enrollment 
classes. These core classes have achieved a passing rate of 94 percent 
or better during his tenure. Edward also coaches the Boys Golf Team, 
this year's District 2A Champion and a state Academic Team Champion. 
The team had the highest cumulative GPA of the 251 schools in District 
2A.
  Edward serves on the PTSO Board, the SAC Committee, and the Rtl 
Committee. He received his National Board Certification in 2008 and 
serves as the English Department Chair. As Department Chair, he is 
developing a new department-wide program to assess and improve student 
writing. He always imparts a positive attitude to his students and 
other teachers, and his high level of energy inspires the entire 
school.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Edward Pate as the Santa Rosa Teacher of the 
Year. He is a true public servant and a dedicated teacher. My wife 
Vicki and I wish Edward and his family all the best for the future.

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