[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DR. JASON TAYLOR SNODGRASS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of Dr. Jason Taylor Snodgrass of Independence, 
Missouri. Dr. Snodgrass is the principal of Fort Osage High School in 
Independence, Missouri, and has been selected by the Missouri 
Association of Secondary School Principals as the 2014 Missouri High 
School Principal of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. 
Snodgrass's ability to excel in the ever-demanding role of principal in 
all aspects of education.
   Dr. Snodgrass is a major contributing factor to the increasing 
success students are finding at Fort Osage High School. His results-
driven leadership has seen an increase in the average ACT score and a 
10% increase in ACT participation. His mantra, ``Here at Fort Osage, we 
do things a little bit better!'' has built up school spirit and pride 
while empowering the students of Fort Osage High School into believing 
in themselves and their own future. Dr. Snodgrass is a true asset to 
the Fort Osage School District with his commitment to students, 
relationship building and long-range goals for students, teachers and 
Fort Osage High School.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in applauding Dr. Jason Taylor 
Snodgrass's outstanding professionalism and commitment to educating the 
American youth. I join with Dr. Snodgrass's colleagues, family, 
friends, and students in congratulating him on his outstanding 
achievement, and wish him good luck in his future endeavors.

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