[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SONYA LAIL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the outstanding 
career of Ms. Sonya Lail. This spring, she is retiring from her 
position as principal of Flower Mound High School, where she has served 
in multiple leadership positions for the past 17 years.
  Ms. Lail grew up in El Paso, Texas, where she was inspired by one of 
her teachers to become an educator. She went on to pursue her Bachelors 
of Science degree in education from the University of Texas at El Paso, 
and achieved master's degrees from Texas Tech University and Sul Ross 
State University.
  In 2002, Ms. Lail joined Flower Mound High School as an assistant 
principal, a position in which she served for five years, and served as 
an associate principal for another four years. She has led FMHS as its 
principal for the last eight years. From day one, Ms. Lail has been a 
dedicated leader and educator, working to help each student meet his or 
her full potential.
  After nearly two decades of service to Flower Mound High School, Ms. 
Lail will be sorely missed by the entire Jaguar community. I am 
grateful for her total of thirty-three years in education and public 
service, and I wish Ms. Lail every continued success in her well-earned 
retirement.

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