[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1351]
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                        HONORING ALEXANDRE LOPES

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Alexandre Lopes, 
for being selected as the Macy's--Florida Department of Education, 2013 
Teacher of the Year. Mr. Lopes embodies the merit and dedication 
required to lead students in today's challenging academic environment. 
He serves at Carol City Elementary School as a teacher in the Learning 
Experience Alternative Program. As an educator Mr. Lopes has dedicated 
his career to special needs students with communication issues. The 
LEAP program has allowed Mr. Lopes to express his creativity and 
compassion for teaching by using music and dance to progress the 
student's communication skills. His courage, vision and passion are 
contributing factors behind his emergence as a pioneer in education, 
community leader, and role model amongst his peers. As a former 
educator I am pleased to honor Mr. Lopes, and wish him the best of luck 
as he moves into the national competition.

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