[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LEE HALE

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lee Hale, 
the recipient of the NASSP/Virco National Assistant Principal of the 
Year Award for the state of Florida. Mr. Hale is a dedicated educator 
whose professionalism and innovative ideas have helped many students in 
my district succeed, and it is a great privilege to recognize him on 
this day.
  Mr. Hale began his career in education after graduating from Samford 
University with a degree in Business Administration. After subbing at 
various schools in Okaloosa County, he was hired to teach at 
Choctawhatchee High School. Mr. Hale taught Alternative Education and 
Business and Technology courses for ten years all the while pursuing a 
Master's degree in Education, Global Leadership and Administration from 
Jones International University. While teaching during the day and 
advancing his own education through online courses, Mr. Hale made 
himself available to help struggling students recover credits by 
coordinating the Choctaw Academy. Mr. Hale's hard work did not go 
unnoticed, and in 2007, he became an Assistant Principal of 
Choctawhatchee. Most recently, Mr. Hale is pursuing a Doctor of 
Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of West 
Florida.
  Lee Hale is well-deserving of Florida's Assistant Principal of the 
Year award, and it is apparent throughout his community leadership 
positions and continuing professional development activities. Mr. Hale 
leads Sunday School and coaches youth baseball and still makes time to 
attend workshops, such as the Florida Educational Technology 
Convention, so that his students are well prepared for the future.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Congress it is an honor to 
recognize the efforts and accomplishments of this outstanding educator. 
My wife Vicki and I congratulate Mr. Hale on his award and thank him 
for his 15 plus years of teaching service.

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