[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H2458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to 
recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week by sharing my heartfelt 
praise of Pennsylvania's teachers and educators throughout this great 
country.
  I would like to recognize Tricia Miller, Pennsylvania's Teacher of 
the Year from Penns Valley Area School District located in my home 
county in the Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District, and Margaret 
McLaughlin of Garnet Valley Area School District in eastern 
Pennsylvania, who was the recipient of the Education Support 
Professional of the Year Award for Pennsylvania. Their accomplishments 
are impressive, and both are the type who go above and beyond when 
helping our students achieve academic success.
  Like so many other teachers, they remain tirelessly committed to high 
achievement and developing the next generation of leaders. And while 
these two are Pennsylvania's award winners, there are countless others 
who dedicate their lives day in and day out to ensure that students 
live up to their individual potential and strive to push young learners 
to surpass that potential.
  As a Nation, we must make sure that we celebrate outstanding 
educators every day. During National Teacher Appreciation Week, I want 
to thank all teachers for their hard work and dedication.

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