[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 48 (Monday, March 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     BEN PEREZ OF ROSENBERG, TX, HEB EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Ben Perez of 
Rosenberg, TX on being named a finalist in the HEB Excellence in 
Education Awards Program. Mr. Perez serves as the principal of Ray 
Elementary School in Rosenberg, TX.
  Mr. Perez began his career as a teacher's aide at the age of eighteen 
while simultaneously taking courses at the University of Houston-
Downtown. After serving both as an elementary school teacher at Pink 
Elementary and as assistant principal at Ray Elementary, Mr. Perez was 
named principal after years of hard work and commitment to his school 
and his students. Mr. Perez was selected for this award due to his 
tireless work ethic, educational accomplishments, and passion for 
teaching. Both his fellow teachers and students are excited about his 
nomination, and eagerly await the program's decision.
  Mr. Perez is one of five exceptional elementary school principals who 
were nominated for this award, and the winner will be announced in 
Austin on May 2. On behalf of the residents of the Twenty-Second 
Congressional District of Texas, congratulations again to Mr. Perez for 
being recognized as an outstanding principal.

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