[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF WENDY SEELIGER-DIETSCHWEILER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Wendy 
Seeliger-Dietschweiler, who recently was recognized by the DFW World 
Affairs Council as ``2019 International Educator of the Year.'' Ms. 
Seeliger-Dietschweiler is the Social Studies Chairwoman at Lewisville 
High School--Harmon Campus, where she currently teaches Advanced 
Placement World History, 10th Grade World History, and ESL World 
Geography. She also serves as the faculty sponsor of the school's 
Junior World Affairs Council.
  Ms. Seeliger-Dietschweiler has been an educator for the past 22 
years. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree at the University of 
Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from 
Webster University. She also has earned a certification in Education 
Administration.
  This teacher takes great pride in leading her students by example. 
Ms. Seeliger-Dietschweiler is an active volunteer in her community and 
encourages her students to do the same. Her community service includes 
participation in many organizations, including the Lewisville Lions 
Club, Keep Lewisville Beautiful, and Texas Refugee Services. 
Previously, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer and taught English in 
China.
  I congratulate Ms. Wendy Seeliger-Dietschweiler for winning this 
prestigious award, and I am grateful for her dedication to her students 
and our North Texas community.

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