[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E185-E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DAWN PACK AS THE OKALOOSA 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 Dawn 
Pack upon receiving the Okaloosa County, Florida Teacher of the Year 
Award. Dawn is a dedicated public servant, and I am honored to 
recognize her on this achievement.
  Dawn's career as an educator spans over nineteen years. Since 2003, 
she has taught 5th grade students at Destin Elementary School in 
Okaloosa County. Dawn motivates her students, but goes above and beyond 
to inspire other teachers and the local community. From day one, she 
has advocated to integrate science into all of the curricula at Destin 
Elementary, conducting training to show other

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teachers how to use the scientific method. Additionally, she has 
reached out to the parents and the community to work with her students 
on science-related projects. Dawn is the kind of teacher who loves her 
students and loves what she does. She is truly an inspiration to all of 
those around her.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Dawn Pack as the Okaloosa Teacher of the Year. 
She is a great educator to students and teachers alike, as well as a 
passionate community leader. My wife Vicki and I wish Dawn and her 
family all the best for the future.

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