[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1558]
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                         HONORING KELLY HARPER

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Kelly Harper, who was just 
named the District of Columbia's 2019 Teacher of the Year.
  Ms. Harper is a third-grade teacher at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School 
in the District and a native Washingtonian. She has been teaching for 
seven years. Because of her talent, she also trains other D.C. 
teachers, and she serves on Amidon-Bowen's Flamboyant Foundation Family 
Engagement Leadership Team.
  Ms. Harper believes that her teaching empowers her students, helping 
them become visionary leaders for the future who will fight for 
positive social change.
  Ms. Harper's award, which is given annually to a D.C. public school 
teacher who demonstrates outstanding leadership and commitment to 
student achievement, also includes a well-deserved $7,500 prize and 
$1,500 to support travel to national conferences.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing Kelly Harper for her achievement as the District of 
Columbia's 2019 Teacher of the Year and for her outstanding work with 
students in the District of Columbia.

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