[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING LINDSEY JENSEN

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mr. KINZINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lindsey Jensen, who 
was named the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Jensen began her 
teaching career 12 years ago, and her positive spirit and passion for 
education has profoundly impacted countless lives across our community.
  As an English teacher at Dwight Township High School for the last 10 
years, Mrs. Jensen has continually demonstrated her passion for 
teaching and her commitment to serving students, her colleagues, and 
her community. High School is such a pivotal and exciting time for 
students, especially as they prepare themselves for their next steps. 
These young adults need teachers like Mrs. Jensen who can inspire them, 
motivate them, and push them to reach their full potential.
  Colleagues of Mrs. Jensen have described her as an educator who 
radiates with infectious positivity, saying she is more than a teacher 
of English, but rather a teacher of the people. As the son of a public-
school teacher, I know the importance of having passionate and creative 
teachers in the classroom, and I know how important a good education is 
to giving a student hope and opportunity for a brighter future.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I wish to 
express our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Jensen for her dedicated service 
to our students and the Dwight community. It is my honor to 
congratulate Mrs. Jensen on this much deserved recognition as the 2018 
Illinois Teacher of the Year, and we are truly proud to have this 
exemplary educator representing our community.

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