[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MRS. MARTHA SWORDS AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                EDUCATION STAFF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2022

  Mr. GAETZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Mrs. Martha Swords as 
the Okaloosa County Education Professional of the Year. She has spent 
years contributing to education in Northwest Florida in many 
capacities. She is currently working as an Exception Student Education 
Paraprofessional.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the best 
educators in the Nation. It is recognized that working in education is 
one of the most difficult yet rewarding occupations in existence. Mrs. 
Swords has dedicated her life to educating children in a way that will 
best help them learn.
  Mrs. Swords support and outreach extend throughout Okaloosa County 
School District. Mrs. Swords has displayed dedication by working with 
students individually, according to their unique needs and by working 
in a childcare network as a teacher of four year olds. I commend her 
for her steadfast willingness to serve those that matter most--the 
students and youth of our Nation.
  For all of her admirable contributions to our community, I am truly 
proud to have Mrs. Swords as a constituent in Florida's First 
Congressional District.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Mrs. Swords for her many accomplishments, and 
her commitment to excellence, professionalism, innovation, and 
collaboration in the Okaloosa County School District. I thank her for 
her service, and wish her all the best for her continued success.

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