[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 28 (Thursday, February 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E213-E214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MS. ANDREA BROWN AS THE 2016-2017 OKALOOSA COUNTY TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2017

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Andrea Brown as the 
2016-2017 Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year. For 18 years, Ms. Brown 
has served the Okaloosa 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. Brown has exceptionally performed her teaching duties, while also 
striving to be an active and supportive member of her team at Baker 
School.
  Most recently, Ms. Brown has served as a Title One Remediation 
Teacher for both math and reading. Through her work, she has helped 
countless students improve their reading and writing skills. The 
effects of her guidance and instruction will continue to have a 
profoundly positive impact on her students for many years.
  Her support and outreach extends beyond the classroom as well, 
through her service on the Homecoming Committee, involvement with the 
Aspire after school program, and with Okaloosa Online. Ms. Brown has 
displayed remarkable compassion and devotion by spending time outside 
the classroom helping others. 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. 
Brown as a constituent in Florida's First Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize Ms.

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Andrea Brown for her accomplishments and her commitment to excellence 
in the Okaloosa County School District. I thank her for her service and 
wish her all the best for continued success.

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