[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING RISE AWARD RECIPIENT, KIM KARNOFSKI

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kim 
Karnofski, a constituent of mine from Castle Rock, Washington. Kim is 
receiving the prestigious Recognizing Inspirational School Employees 
Award for her outstanding service to the students of Washington state 
and I'm proud to recognize her achievement today.
  Since 1988, Kim has served as an invaluable resource to students and 
families of Castle Rock. She has dedicated her life to leading service 
projects in her community, working with credit recovery students to 
help them achieve post-graduation success and even implementing a Life 
Fitness P.E. program to teach healthy habits to students. Kim also 
devoted her time as a member of the Public School Employees of 
Washington SEIU Local 1948, serving as an advocate for her colleagues 
dedicated to serving our students.
  The RISE Award is presented by the National Coalition of Classified 
Education Support Employee Unions, a coalition of state and national 
unions that represent one million school support employees. Five 
individuals from across the country are recognized for their 
extraordinary efforts to promote quality education, foster positive 
learning environments and ensure student success. The award is given to 
those who have made exceptional contributions to education, promoting 
student achievement, student safety, as well as helping to build a 
brighter future for our children.
  I was very proud to learn about Kim and the work she's done to become 
one of those five individuals recognized for their exemplary service to 
students, and I am equally proud to have her as a member of Southwest 
Washington's community. I want to congratulate Kim on receiving this 
well-deserved award and thank her for her unwavering leadership and 
contributions to the students of Castle Rock.

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