[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E225]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF ERIN HUGHES

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 21, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor my 
constituent and Rock Ridge High School's very own, Erin Hughes, for her 
impressive academic achievements and volunteer work.
  Over the last 3 years, Erin has volunteered over 100 hours between 
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School and Legacy Elementary School through 
both Educators Rising and the National Honor Society. As a mentor to 
these young students, she teaches them basic studying skills, helps 
them prepare for exams, and works with them to strengthen their reading 
and writing abilities.
  Recently, Erin received the Virginia State Conference Educators 
Rising award for Lesson Planning: Delivery of the Arts. This is a true 
testament to the interest Erin has taken for education at a young age. 
In addition to this achievement, Erin has been a member of the National 
Honor Society throughout high school, which requires maintaining a very 
competitive grade point average. In college, Erin hopes to study 
elementary education in the hopes of acquiring a teaching job at an 
elementary school in Loudoun County.
  Coming from a family of educators, I appreciate the invaluable role 
that educators play in inspiring our students and communities. The work 
Erin has done, and continues to do at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School 
and Legacy Elementary School, will inspire and shape the lives of 
countless young men and women for decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Erin for her achievements 
and dedication to education. The interest she has taken at a young age 
is impressive, and I wish her all of the best in her future endeavors.