[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S4467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TRAVIS O'STEEN

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I am pleased to recognize 
Travis O'Steen, the Dixie County Teacher of the Year at Dixie County 
High School in Cross City, FL.
  Travis currently teaches U.S. history at Dixie County High School. 
Travis earned his bachelor's degree in religion and history from 
William Carey University. After completing his world travels, he felt 
he could bring his studies and global experience as a teacher to his 
students. Previously, he taught finance, English, and the performing 
arts for high school students.
  Travis has always been interested in learning why people believe in 
what they do. This has led him to travel the world to research history, 
cultures, and archaeology. After returning home, he found that these 
teaching experiences enhanced his own classroom instruction. This 
enhanced knowledge has enabled him to help his students to better 
understand and develop a passion for American and world history.
  I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Travis for his 
devotion to helping his students to succeed. I look forward to hearing 
of his continued success in his future endeavors.

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