[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MARTIN O'HORA

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I honor Martin O'Hora, the 
Highlands County Teacher of the Year from Avon Park High School in Avon 
Park, FL.
  Martin says he has always wanted to be a teacher thanks to his 
parents, who served as teachers for more than 30 years. Their 
dedication to teaching helped guide him to becoming a teacher himself, 
and he knew how important it is for students to have a positive 
influence in their lives.
  Martin's colleagues and students attest to his commitment as a 
teacher and coach by noting he is someone they can always come to for 
advice and help. Martin received this important recognition because he 
fulfills and exceeds all that is expected from teachers.
  Martin has been at Avon Park High School since 2014, teaching 
exceptional student education and algebra before his current resource 
position at the school, while also coaching the boys basketball team. 
He started teaching in the district in 2011 at Hill-Gustate Middle 
School.
  I would like to extend my best wishes to Martin for his hard work and 
look forward to hearing of his continued success in the years 
ahead.

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