[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING TWENTY-TWO TEACHERS OF THE GREATER BOCA RATON AREA

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the twenty two 
outstanding teachers in South Florida who have been awarded the Teacher 
of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise.
  For the past 31 years, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise has 
offered this annual distinction to one teacher at each of the twenty-
two schools in the greater Boca Raton area. Each awardee is selected by 
the school's principal. These teachers have dedicated their time to 
inspiring, empowering, and bettering the next generation of youth in 
our community. Their passion in this effort is truly worthy of our 
recognition.
  These twenty-two exemplary teachers have made a profound impact on 
their students through their caring, commitment, and professionalism. 
They are a cohort defined by integrity, excellence, and the highest 
marks in all they do. The City of Boca Raton is fortunate to have such 
outstanding faculty.
  Congratulations to Maria Laing, Brad Chappell, Kelly Green, CarolAnn 
Da Rocha, Meghan Forbush, Mariel Stark, Shari Farenga, Eileen O'Brien, 
Denise Rudy, Courtney Elkin, Emlyn McAna, Nora Buck, Robin Koota, Sarah 
Gregory, Jacqueline Grandison, Shelly Devino, Mary Fish, Anna Lillie-
Young, Karen Gibson, Amanda Fraga, Lance Blank, and Sharon Gotschall on 
being nominated for this year's Teacher of the Year Award. I am pleased 
to honor them, and I thank them, for their continued service.

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