[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MRS. SYLVIA CRIER

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2016

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Sylvia 
Crier on receiving the annual New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Award 
from New Schools for New Orleans. The Excellence in Teaching Award is 
given to a teacher that goes above and beyond for their students and 
who has a powerful impact on their school community.
  Mrs. Crier began her teaching career more than 51 years ago when New 
Orleans public schools were newly integrated. Prior to starting her 
teaching career, Mrs. Crier received her Bachelor's of Science in 
English from Tuskegee University and moved to New Orleans shortly 
after--and we're glad she did.
  At the young age of 75, Mrs. Crier has taught English, U.S. History, 
civics and business to generations of New Orleans students. Currently, 
the students of McDonough 35 High are lucky enough to have a teacher 
who is invested in not only their educational achievement but also 
their professional and personal development.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with the Crier family in celebrating Mrs. Crier's 
dedication to her students and receiving this achievement.

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