[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 7 (Thursday, January 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E47-E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DELANIE PRITCHARD AS THE 2013 WASHINGTON COUNTY TEACHER OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 19, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Delanie 
Pritchard as the 2013 Washington County, Florida Teacher of the Year.
  Benjamin Franklin once said, ``Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I 
remember. Involve me and I learn.'' It is with great honor that I 
recognize Delanie Pritchard for her ability to not only teach, but to 
involve and engage those around her. The best teachers are those who 
not only educate, but those who strive every day to actively engage 
their pupils. Mrs. Pritchard embodies this spirit. She is an educator, 
a mentor, and a role model to those she serves.
  Her greatness extends well beyond her title as Teacher of the Year--
it lies in the hearts and minds of the students who have been deeply 
affected. Through her passion and dedication, Mrs. Pritchard has proven 
herself to be among Northwest Florida's finest teachers. The Washington 
County School District is honored to have her as one of its own.
  Throughout her career, Mrs. Pritchard has taught in various 
capacities. Whether she was teaching in the classroom at Arthur G. 
Dozier School for Boys and Vernon Place juvenile facilities; teaching 
on the field as Physical Education Instructor at Hutchinson Beach 
Elementary, Surfside Middle School, and Roulhac Middle School; or 
teaching from behind a desk as Guidance Counselor at Roulhac Middle 
School, Mrs. Pritchard's impact in molding the minds of her students 
has been felt, not only by the educational system, but also by the 
entire community. Since 2004, Mrs. Pritchard has counseled and advised 
the students of Roulhac Middle School, and it is in this role that the 
Washington County School Board recognizes her for her outstanding 
contributions.
  Mrs. Pritchard is also a proud wife and mother. She has been happily 
married for almost 25 years to Ross Pritchard, and they have two 
daughters, Meredith and Michelle. Her dedication to Northwest Florida 
and her family is commendable.

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  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Delanie Pritchard on her achievement and her exemplary 
service in the Washington County School District. My wife Vicki joins 
me in congratulating Mrs. Pritchard, and we wish her and her family all 
the best.

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