[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 34 (Monday, February 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  DR. DEREK KING RECEIVES THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO EDUCATION AWARD

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2019

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
commitment of Dr. Derek King, who received the Distinguished Service to 
Education Award from the Victor Valley College Foundation on February 
23, 2019.
  Dr. King currently holds the position of Assistant Superintendent of 
Student Services for Excelsior Charter Schools and has long been 
passionate about education and community service. A proud veteran of 
the U.S. Army, Dr. King began his teaching career with the Department 
of Defense Dependent Schools in Babenhausen Germany as part of the 
Troops to Teachers program. As an educator, Dr. King has served as a 
Teacher, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Treasurer for the local 
Association of California School Administrators, and member of the 
California State School Attendance and Review Board. Dr. King was also 
elected to the Victor Valley Union High School District Governing 
Board, where he held the positions of Trustee, Clerk and Vice 
President. Dr. King has also been a fixture in our local community, and 
has held positions on the Victorville Military Affairs Committee, the 
Victor Valley Community Service Council, and served as Director and 
Chairman of the Board for the Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  I thank Dr. Derek King for his service to our community and country, 
and his commitment to educating our next generation. With educators 
like Dr. King, our local students will be well-equipped as they make 
their way into adulthood.

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