[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

  (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, February is Career and Technical Education 
Month, and I rise today to bring attention to the importance of 
technical skills to our economy and our education system.
  Teaching our students the skills they need to thrive in the modern 
economy should be our top education priority. Our economy depends on a 
workforce that is capable of doing jobs in the fields of welding, 
automotive, and electrical work, among others.
  While the current state of our economy is strong, we must strive to 
remain competitive with the rest of the world. Developing a highly 
skilled workforce is a key part of that effort and a top priority of 
mine. That is why I was happy to see President Trump prioritize 
technical education in his budget with a proposed $900 million 
increased investment.
  I am very proud of our high schools and technology centers in 
Kentucky's First Congressional District that are working to equip our 
students with crucial vocational skills. I am hopeful that Congress can 
work to provide them with the support necessary to build on their 
success in creating a 21st century workforce.

                          ____________________