[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7290-S7291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING EMMANUEL ``MANNY'' CAULK

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, now on one final matter, last week, 
students and families in Kentucky were met with tragic news. On Friday, 
Manny Caulk, the superintendent of Fayette County Schools, passed away 
unexpectedly.
  Manny was the first member of his family to graduate from college. In 
2015, he assumed responsibility for the second largest school district 
in Kentucky. An education had changed his life, literally, and he 
wanted to share that gift with others. And by all accounts, he did just 
that.
  Manny encouraged his students to aim high and helped them exceed 
expectations, starting with his first students in a county detention 
center, and, in 2018, his colleagues chose him as Kentucky's 
``Superintendent of the Year.''
  I was glad to have Manny's partnership as we worked to protect 
Kentucky families from COVID-19. At every step, he kept focused on the 
well-being of Lexington students.
  Over the weekend, condolences poured in as we reflected on Manny's 
lasting contributions. I would like to add the Senate's gratitude for 
this top-tier educator. Our prayers are with Manny's wife Christol and 
their children at this very difficult time.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.

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  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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