[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BRANDY BUNKLEY

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Brandy Bunkley, 
the Union County Teacher of the Year from Union County High School in 
Lake Butler, FL.
  Brandy has taught for 21 years and is the career specialist at Union 
County High School. Her dedication and support for students has been 
credited for the increasing graduation rate at the school.
  Brandy believes that every voice has value and that every student 
matters. As a teacher, she works to ensure her students are developing 
clear and positive career paths for themselves and provides a caring 
and enthusiastic support system.
  Throughout her time at Union County High School, she has put a high 
importance on the value of students' voices and as individuals by 
forming strong teaching relationships with her students. She has 
continuously proven that being an educator is deeply rooted in her 
core.
  I extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to Brandy for her dedication 
to her students and look forward to hearing of her continued success in 
the years to come.

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