[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING PENNY REYNOLDS AND ANDREA DAVIS

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate Carson City 
teacher, Penny Reynolds, and 12th grade senior, Andrea Davis, on their 
Nevada Restaurant Association ProStart State culinary competition 
victories. Each was named Teacher and Student of the Year, 
respectively. Nevada is proud to offer education in a wide variety of 
subjects, including the culinary arts.
  For nearly 30 years, Ms. Reynolds has been an educator in my home 
State of Nevada. Ms. Reynolds and her 173 students serve lunch four 
times a week to the community in their student-operated establishment. 
Ms. Reynolds' Teacher of the Year designation, based on her high 
expectations for her program and her students' knowledge, is nothing 
short of deserving. I commend Ms. Reynolds for her leadership and 
positive influence in Nevada's education system.
  Along with her team of chef classmates, 18-year-old Andrea Davis 
competed at and won this year's ProStart State hot foods competition, 
making for 10 first place finishes at the annual event for my alma 
mater, Carson High School. The five culinary students were each awarded 
scholarships for their winning dish. I wish Ms. Davis the best of luck 
on her and the entire team's trip to the national arena.
  I admire and recognize the commitment of our teachers to uphold high 
education standards for Nevada. Educators work tirelessly to ensure our 
Nation's students are prepared to compete in the 21st century, and I am 
grateful for Ms. Reynolds's strong leadership and positive influence on 
Nevada's youth. My home State of Nevada is proud and privileged to 
acknowledge such an extraordinary educator and leader.
  Nevada is fortunate to have such strong educational leadership 
serving the students of the Silver State. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Ms. Reynolds, Ms. Davis, and the entire Carson 
High Culinary Arts program on their appetizing successes thus 
far.

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