[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 197 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1646]
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                      SUPERINTENDENT KAMELA PATTON

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2017

  Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Collier County Superintendent Kamela Patton for being 
awarded the ``2017 Superintendent of the Year'' by the Consortium of 
Florida Education Foundation.
  Throughout her seven-year tenure, Patton's Administration has hosted 
numerous financial aid nights to assist students and families navigate 
the complex student financial aid process. Beyond her dedication to 
provide career based support for students, Superintendent Patton 
demonstrated strong leadership during Hurricane Irma, which directly 
affected Collier County. The school district opened 28 schools to serve 
as shelters for thousands of people who were impacted by Hurricane 
Irma.
  I applaud Superintendent Patton for her dedication to educate our 
youth. We are proud of her achievements as she is the first 
superintendent from Southwest Florida to be honored with the award, in 
its 11th year of launch. I thank her for her commitment to our 
community and her years of service.

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