[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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   COMMENDING MR. DAVID PICKLER FOR HIS ELECTION TO PRESIDENT OF THE 
                   NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2013

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks today to 
recognize Mr. David Pickler, who has recently been elected as President 
of the National School Boards Association for 2013-2014.
  David has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1998 
and has served as Chairman of the Board for 12 years. In 2008, David 
was elected to the National School Boards Association's Board of 
Directors and served as the Southern Region Representative. In 2009, 
David served as President of the Tennessee School Boards Association 
and has held several positions of leadership with It.
  David is an excellent example of the spirit of volunteerism, which we 
Tennesseans hold close to our hearts. His community service and 
philanthropic endeavors are both numerous and extraordinary, casting a 
legacy of selflessness and determination to better education across 
Tennessee. Perhaps the highlight of this legacy is the creation of the 
Shelby County Schools Education Foundation, which has provided more 
than $1 million in financial support for public education. David's 
awards and accolades at the local, state and national level are 
extensive and serve as a testament to the positive impact he has had on 
the children of Tennessee.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Pickier for his unwavering commitment to 
improving education for the students of Shelby County, Tennessee, and 
the United States of America.

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