[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF HEIDI WELCH

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Heidi Welch who will retire this spring after serving for 20 years as 
music director at Hillsboro-Deering High School.
  Heidi's dedication and enthusiasm for music and the arts has inspired 
generations of students in the Hillsboro-Deering community. In 2013, 
she was recognized as New Hampshire's Teacher ofthe Year and served as 
the Granite State's representative as a finalist for the National 
Teacher of the Year. Through Heidi' s leadership, the Hillsboro-Deering 
band and chorus consistently wins accolades at national competitions. 
Heidi is also civically engaged as music director for ``HillCat Summer 
Theatre'', as an adjunct professor at Keene State College, and soon 
will be receiving a Ph.D. in her field of music education. Heidi was 
once even selected as a guest conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's Second Congressional 
District, I thank Heidi for her many years of service and being a part 
of what makes the Granite State's public schools so special. Her legacy 
of teaching will continue through the countless students she has 
inspired. I am honored to recognize and congratulate Heidi on her 
retirement and wish her the best of luck in the years ahead.

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