[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CLEMENCIA SPIZIRRI

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Clemencia Spizirri for being named Iowa's Teacher of the 
Year by the Iowa Department of Education.
  Established in 1958, the Iowa Teacher of the Year Award recognizes 
one teacher each year who displays the ability to motivate, challenge 
and inspire their students. They must be someone who is respected by 
their peers and students. The Teacher of the Year must be able to think 
outside the box and have a positive influence on their students, not 
only inside the classroom but also outside the classroom.
  Clemencia is a shining example of all the qualities this award 
represents. She has dedicated her career to bettering the lives of her 
students through effective teaching techniques and a determination to 
provide high quality education for each and every one of her students. 
It is clear that Clemencia is uniquely qualified and deserving of this 
prestigious award.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Clemencia for receiving this 
award and for her role in molding the leaders of our future 
generations. Her hard work and dedication truly embodies our Iowa 
values, and I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress. 
I know that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives 
will join me in congratulating Clemencia and in wishing her nothing but 
the best moving forward.

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