[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING MARGARET K. LEWIS ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Margaret K. Lewis of 
Panama City, Florida who turned 100 years old on April 20th.
  Ms. Lewis has led a life of service to North Florida and represents 
the best of America. She pioneered special education in Bay County, 
Florida and cared for a group of students who had seemingly been left 
behind.
  Fifty years ago, students with special needs had nowhere to turn when 
it came to schooling. Ms. Lewis took on the role as teacher and 
advocate for these students. She started teaching classes in shared 
spaces, and then transformed a local school into an inclusive 
environment for students with all levels of ability. In 1980, that 
local school was named after her.
  Ms. Lewis has been a pillar of the community and remains an active 
member of the school's advisory board.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing Ms. Margaret K. Lewis a Happy 
100th Birthday and thanking her for her service to students and 
families throughout North Florida.

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