[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8879-S8880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING PAT SKORKOWSKY

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Clark 
County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky on being named 
National Superintendent of the Year by Jobs for America's Graduates, 
JAG. This award is truly prestigious and attained by only the most 
influential educators across the country.
  JAG is a nonprofit organization that is focused on improving the 
educational outcome of America's youth

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to ensure they are equipped to succeed in higher education and the 
workforce. The Nevada chapter of this State-based national organization 
has been a driving force to help integrate the JAG program into 19 
schools in the Clark County School District, assisting the needs of 
more than 700 students in 37 schools across the State. Mr. Skorkowsky 
played a significant role in implementing this program after a 
successful pilot trial at several schools across our State.
  Over 25 years ago, Mr. Skorkowsky began working as an educator for 
the Clark County School District. Throughout his tenure, he has served 
as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, academic manager, deputy 
superintendent, and now as superintendent. Mr. Skorkowsky spearheaded 
the idea that drives the nation's fifth largest school district: 
``Every student in every classroom, without exceptions, without 
excuses.'' During his time as superintendent, Mr. Skorkowsky has upheld 
this philosophy, implementing strategies to improve the academic 
experience for every student who attends a Clark County School. 
Southern Nevada is fortunate to have someone of such great experience 
working on behalf of the future of Nevada's youth.
  As a father of four children who attended Nevada's public schools and 
as the husband of a teacher, I understand the important role that 
educators play in enriching the lives of Nevada's students. Ensuring 
that America's youth are prepared to compete in the 21st century is 
critical for the future of our country. Mr. Skorkowsky has worked 
tirelessly to help prepare students across southern Nevada to be career 
and college ready, and I am grateful to have him serving as an ally to 
future generations of Nevadans.
  I ask my colleagues and all Nevadans to join me in thanking Mr. 
Skorkowsky for his dedication to enriching the lives of Nevada's 
students and in congratulating him on receiving this award. I wish him 
well as he continues creating success for all students who enter the 
Clark County School District.

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