[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MIKE DAILEY

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Mike Dailey, principal at Southeast Polk Junior High 
School for receiving the 2015 ITAG (Iowa Talented and Gifted) 
Administrator of the Year award.
  This honor is awarded annually to recognize an Iowa building-level or 
district office administrator who supports and advances ITAG's mission 
in his/her school district. The organization's mission is to 
``recognize, support, and respect the unique and diverse needs of 
talented and gifted learners through advocacy, education, and 
networking.''
  Mike was nominated for this award by Laurie Wyatt, Southeast Polk's 
Learning Supports Coordinator. Ms. Wyatt cited Mike's support of gifted 
junior high students, which is reflected in his willingness to 
collaborate and cooperate with other staff. He has also been a driving 
force behind the growth in his building's Iowa Assessment scores.
  Mike's tireless dedication to all junior high students is highly 
valued by Southeast Polk. His efforts exemplify the district's priority 
of high academic achievement, and its vision to help students reach 
success in college, career, and civic life.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Mike for this award and for 
providing the youth in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District the education 
that they will need to be successful in the future. I am proud to 
represent him, his family and his fellow teachers and students in the 
United States Congress. I know that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Mike and wishing him nothing but continued success.

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