[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING DAVID NORMAN ON HIS OUTSTANDING TEACHING OF TEXAS 
                             HISTORY AWARD

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Norman of 
Coppell Middle School West, in Coppell, Texas, on receiving the 2016 
Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award.
  Mr. Norman has been a strong member of the community for the past ten 
years, serving the entirety of his teaching career at Coppell West. His 
admiration for the school system and all those involved is uncanny, 
especially as his daughter and son both graduated from Coppell. Mr. 
Norman spends time volunteering at the Coppell YMCA, which earned him 
the Rookie Volunteer of the Year Award in 2015. He was also nominated 
for the Coppell YMCA Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for 2016.
  Mr. Norman has said of his own accomplishments as an educator:
  ``When learners are able to see their value and influence in this 
world, for good or bad, I have succeeded academically. But there is an 
accomplishment that is nearer to my heart. I think one of the things 
missing in our society, and in our classrooms, is kindness.''
  Mr. Norman is an outstanding figure in an already impressive group of 
students, faculty, and school community. I hope his enthusiasm and 
exceptional teaching methods carry him for the rest of his tenure. The 
entire community is influenced by his genuine demeanor and I cannot 
thank David enough for his positive impact and hope he continues for 
years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the hard work and support 
David contributes, as well as his being awarded the Outstanding 
Teaching of Texas History Award. I ask all of my distinguished 
colleagues to join me in recognizing David Norman of Coppell Middle 
School West.

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