[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
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                     HONORING OUR NATION'S TEACHERS

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, 
and I rise today to honor teachers all across America.
   My husband, Dean, is a teacher, and I see firsthand every day the 
love and dedication that go into teaching. By investing in the lives of 
our children and educating the next generation, our educators are 
ensuring a bright future for our nation.
   Behind every successful adult is an even more successful teacher. 
Each Member of Congress would not be here today if we did not have 
teachers who invested in us, and I am sure each of us remembers a 
favorite teacher who made learning fun and empowered us to chase our 
dreams. As the first person in my family to attend college, I know 
firsthand the value of hard work and a quality education.
   I am proud of the excellent, dedicated teachers we have in the State 
of Indiana, and I am grateful for their commitment to our children. To 
all the teachers in Indiana and across America, thank you for all you 
do for this nation and for the next generation. You are an inspiration 
to us all.

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