[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 66 (Thursday, May 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2012

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the teachers of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties during National Teacher 
Appreciation Week, taking place this year from May 7 through May 11, 
2012.
  This week affords students, parents, and communities across the 
nation a chance to come together and honor the extraordinary work our 
teachers are doing in the classroom to transform the lives of young 
people and educate the next American generation.
  It is a time to remember that education is the cornerstone of a 
vibrant and prosperous America, and to recognize the teachers that make 
America's successful future a reality.
  As a member of Congress and the proud mother of three children in 
Broward County Public Schools, I see the talent and hard work of our 
teachers every day--not just in my role as a policy maker, but in a 
very personal way.
  Educating the next generation is an essential and great act of public 
service--it's a calling that our teachers have answered because they 
care, they believe in our children, and they choose to make a 
difference in the lives of future generations.
  For our students, nothing is more important than an excellent teacher 
at the front of the room and in their lives, and now more than ever, we 
must make an investment in our future by investing in our teachers.
  We must provide them with the resources they need to successfully do 
their jobs, and we must afford them the respect and support that their 
profession deserves.
  Thank you to Florida's teachers for investing your skills and talents 
into the lives of future generations, and thank you for the sacrifices 
made each day to ensure that our kids have the tools they need to 
learn. We are all grateful for your work.

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