[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2016 WASHINGTON POST PRINCIPAL OF THE 
              YEAR AWARD FOR PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2016 
Washington Post Principal of the Year Award nominees for Prince William 
County Public Schools.
  The Principal of the Year for Prince William County will receive the 
Washington Post Principal of the Year Award. Nominees must demonstrate 
the ability to:

       1. Manage effectively.
       2. Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation.
       3. Foster cooperation between the school and the community.
       4. Maintain a continuing dialogue with students, parents, 
     faculty, and staff.
       5. Keep abreast of developments in the field of education.
       6. Encourage team spirit.
       7. Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment.
       8. Continue to play an active role in the classroom.
       9. Maintain their position as principal throughout the 
     2016-2017 school year.

  I would like to extend my personal congratulations to the 2016 
nominees for Prince William County Schools, Principal of the Year 
Award.

       Neil Beech--Osbourn Park High School.
       Andrew Jacks--Ashland Elementary School.
       Michael Lint--New Dominion Alternative Center.

  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending Principal 
of the Year Award nominees for Prince William County Public Schools, 
and in thanking them for their dedication to leadership in our school 
system. Their continued service will ensure that Prince William County 
students are provided with a world-class education in a more vibrant 
learning community.

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