[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING MS. ELIZABETH CARR

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 1, 2020

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Elizabeth Carr 
for receiving the 2020 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award 
presented by Humanities Texas.
  Humanities Texas presents annual statewide awards to encourage 
excellence in teaching and recognize Texas teachers who have made 
exemplary contributions in teaching, curriculum development and 
extracurricular programming. Ms. Carr was one of 16 teachers selected 
to be recognized, competing against an application pool of over 700 
educators. Along with this prestigious award, Ms. Carr will also 
receive a $5,000 prize and a supplementary sum of $1,000 designated to 
help her school further humanity-based education.
  Ms. Carr has been a teacher for almost fifteen years, and currently 
teaches U.S. History and World Geography at South Texas ISD Medical 
Professions High School. Her work to promote high-quality and equitable 
education to students in my district is admirable and critical in 
ensuring our students are well-prepared once they complete high school.
  Madam Speaker, I send my sincerest congratulations to Ms. Elizabeth 
Carr for earning the highly prestigious Outstanding Teaching of the 
Humanities Award. Her dedication to her students and passion for the 
humanities is commendable, and her contributions to South Texas 
students and the school district will reverberate for years to come.

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