[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 141 (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H8043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as we observe American Education 
Week, I would like to pay tribute to America's public schoolteachers 
and administrators for their leadership and service to our communities.
  Teachers are proof that you really can change the world if you care 
enough. That is why so many, even when faced with diminishing resources 
and budget cuts, work tirelessly to ensure our students receive the 
education they deserve.
  Our promise as a nation depends on our teachers. We all must do our 
part to support America's educators. That is why I oppose sequestration 
cuts that threaten school districts and teachers. That is why I worked 
to pass bipartisan legislation to provide food nutrition programs to 
schoolchildren during the summer months.
  I have donated nearly 1,500 books to schools in my district and was 
proud to have launched the Robin's Readers program in my district, 
which is a literacy partnership between my office and Second District 
schools.
  This week, I encourage you all to reach out and get to know your 
local schools. Offer to volunteer your time and energy to their 
efforts. But, most importantly, thank an educator.

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