[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
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                        AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

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                        HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2012

  Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 
811, supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week, which 
this year celebrates its 91st annual observance. As a proud father of 
two children enrolled in public schools and a member of the House 
Education and Workforce Committee, I recognize the critical role public 
schools play in providing our young people the intellectual and 
practical skills necessary to become functioning and productive members 
of our society.
  American Education Week, to be recognized from November 11 through 
November 17, 2012, provides our Nation the opportunity to recognize the 
importance of public education and honor those individuals who each and 
every day strive to provide a quality education to every child. Each 
day of this week features a special observance dedicated to five 
critically important groups within the public education sphere. 
Specifically, armed service veterans (especially student and teacher 
veterans), parents, education support professionals, educators, and 
substitute educators, as well as the countless individuals who devote 
their time to our public schools but are not mentioned here, should be 
all recognized and honored for their hard work and the services they 
provide to our Nation's youth.
  Today, I express my strong support for American Education Week and 
encourage all schools, teachers and staff, universities, and citizens 
to recognize this occasion as well. I support the resolution and ask my 
colleagues to please do the same.

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