[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 16 (Friday, January 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E94]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MS. MEREDITH NESS AS THE 2018-2019 WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 25, 2019

  Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Meredith Ness as 
the 2018-2019 Walton County Teacher of the Year. For seven years, Ms. 
Ness has served the Walton County School District with dedication, 
passion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the best 
teachers in the Nation. It is recognized that teaching is an extremely 
difficult, yet extremely rewarding, profession. Ms. Ness has performed 
her teaching duties exceptionally, while also being a pillar of her 
community.
  Ms. Ness is revered by her Principal and colleagues for her 
incredible willingness to always lend a helping hand to those in need. 
She engages her students thoughtfully, and gives them a chance to take 
their thinking and knowledge to a deeper level.
  Her sponsorship and involvement with the First Lego League, an after-
school STEM robotics program for students, shows that her support and 
outreach for her students extends far beyond the walls of her fourth-
grade class.
  Ms. Ness has displayed dedicated teamwork in her implementation of 
this extracurricular opportunity. I commend her for her steadfast 
willingness to serve those that matter most--her students.
  For all her contributions to the community, I am proud that Ms. Ness 
is a constituent of Florida's First Congressional District.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Ms. Ness for her accomplishments.
  Her longstanding commitment to excellence, continued achievement, 
professionalism, and innovation all reflect well on her. She is an 
exceptional educator, and her students are lucky to have her in the 
classroom.
  Meredith Ness has truly made her community a better place. I thank 
her for her service, and wish her all the best.

                          ____________________