[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MS. KATHLEEN REDFERN AS THE 2016-2017 WALTON COUNTY TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Kathleen Redfern as 
the 2016-2017 Walton County Teacher of the Year. For several years, Ms. 
Redfern has served the Walton County School District with exceptional 
passion and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the best 
teachers in the Nation. It is recognized that the teaching profession 
is one of the most difficult yet rewarding professions in existence. 
Ms. Redfern has exceptionally performed her teaching duties, while also 
striving to be an active and supportive member of her community.
  Ms. Redfern is revered by her Principal and colleagues for her 
incredible kindness and positive attitude. She thoughtfully engages her 
students by employing interesting and exciting methods of focusing on 
their interests.
  Her support and outreach extends far beyond the walls of her 
Kindergarten class through her sponsorship and involvement with the K-
Kids Club, a Kiwanis Club program. Ms. Redfern has displayed remarkable 
leadership and dedicated teamwork through her outreach projects in her 
community. I commend her for her steadfast willingness to serve those 
that matter most, the students and youth of our Nation.
  For all of her admirable contributions, I am truly proud to have Ms. 
Redfern as a constituent in Florida's First Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize Ms. Kathleen Redfern for her accomplishments and her 
commitment to excellence in the Walton County School District. I thank 
her for her service and wish her all the best for continued success.

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