[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
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           RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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                           HON. VERN BUCHANAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2014

  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of outstanding 
public school teachers in Florida's 16th Congressional District.
  I was once told that children are 25 percent of the population, but 
they are 100 percent of the future.
  And it's true. The education of a child is an investment, not only in 
that student, but in the future of our country.
  Therefore, I established the Congressional Teacher Awards to honor 
educators for their ability to teach and inspire students.
  This month, I will present awards to the following teachers chosen by 
their school district for special recognition:
  Ian Ackroyd from Venice Middle School in Venice for his 
accomplishments as a Band Director;
  Gina Barresi from Sarasota High School in Sarasota, for her 
accomplishments as an English and Reading teacher;
  Dana Van Bussum from Southeast High School in Bradenton for her 
accomplishments as a Language Arts teacher;
  Lisa Figueroa from Taylor Ranch Elementary School in Venice for her 
accomplishments as a Science teacher;
  Dudley Leigh from Lee Middle School in Bradenton for his 
accomplishments as an Art teacher; and
  Jennifer Willis from Oneco Elementary School in Oneco for her 
accomplishments as a First Grade teacher.
  On behalf of the people of Florida's 16th District I congratulate 
each of these outstanding teachers and offer my sincere appreciation 
for their service and dedication.

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