[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 137 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PATRICIA FRY FOR BECOMING A FINALIST FOR NATIONAL PRINCIPAL 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2015

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia Fry, a 
dedicated principal who has been selected as, not only the 
Massachusetts Principal of the year, but is also a finalist for the 
2015 National Principal of the Year.
  The National Principal of the Year program identifies exemplary 
principals, like Patricia, from both the middle school and high school 
levels across the United States who have gone above and beyond to 
provide the best quality educational opportunities for their students 
while also contributing significantly to their profession, and I can 
think of no one more deserving than Patricia.
  For the past 10 years, Patricia has served as principal at Plymouth 
South High School in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Prior to this position, 
she has served as principal at Seekonk High School in Seekonk, 
Massachusetts. Before rising to the position of principal, Patricia 
endeavored to engage and shape young minds as a Spanish teacher and an 
assistant principal at Barnstable High School. Additionally, she is an 
accomplished presenter at workshops and conferences geared toward 
educators--having presented her energizing lessons, passion for the 
material, and commitment to the students all over the country.
  Patricia is not only an educator but is also a lifelong learner. 
Though she has an undergraduate degree from Stonehill College and a 
Master's degree from Bridgewater State University, she has continued 
her education and is working toward completing her dissertation for a 
PhD from Lesley University. Her curiosity and passion for learning is a 
model for her students, and most importantly, is unparalleled.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Patricia Fry for achieving 
this prestigious recognition. I know all my colleagues in the House 
join me in congratulating her and wishing her nothing but success in 
the future.

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