[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E333-E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING GAIL KROHN OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today the Second District of Texas 
recognizes Ms. Gail Krohn for her service to the Nederland Independent 
School District as she retired earlier this month. For 43 years, she 
has helped forge the minds of countless students, preparing them for an 
ever-changing and demanding world.
  Gail was born in Kentucky and moved around through five different 
states before she and her family settled in Hull-Daisetta, TX. They 
stayed until she graduated from Lamar State College of Technology. Soon 
thereafter, she embarked on a long and fruitful career working with 
children in the Nederland Independent School District.
  She began her career as a reading teacher at C.O. Wilson Middle 
School but was destined for a leadership role. Gail would eventually 
become principal of Central Middle School before taking over the role 
of Superintendent in 1997. Though she no longer worked with children on 
a daily basis, Gail made sure that the classrooms in Nederland always 
empowered students to achieve their dreams.
  Numerous times throughout her career, Gail received recognition for 
her excellence in the

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classroom and for her work with students. The Region V Education 
Service Center named her Outstanding Principal while the Council on 
Exceptional Children presented her with the Will L. Smith Award. 
Similarly, Lamar University inducted her into their Administrator's 
Hall of Fame.
  The Second Congressional District of Texas honors Ms. Gail Krohn for 
her many years of service to the Nederland Independent School District. 
The lessons and ideals that she taught will resonate with students and 
generations for years to come.
  And that's the way it is.

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