[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING MARK HANSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
service of an amazing educator in my district.
  Earlier this year, Ottumwa High School announced that longtime 
principal Mark Hanson would be retiring. Mark originally served as 
Ottumwa's principal from 2010 to 2017 but returned to the high school 
as principal this past July.
  Throughout his time at OHS, Mark was a true leader and visionary. He 
worked tirelessly to improve graduation rates, improve the school's 
culture and curriculum, and increase opportunities for students to 
participate in extracurricular activities.
  Before coming to OHS, Mark remained active in the community, coaching 
basketball and tennis.
  Following Mark's retirement, Shelley Bramschreiber will become the 
new principal. Shelley has been with Ottumwa schools since 1994. On 
July 1 of this year, Shelley will become the first female principal in 
school history.
  Thank you to Mark for his decades of service to our community and 
best of luck to Shelley. Go Bulldogs.


                         Happy Birthday Wishes

  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I also want to take this 
opportunity to wish my scheduler, Tara Pinette, a happy birthday. I 
also wish a very happy birthday to my chief of staff, Tracie Gibler.
  Later this month, my good friend Matt Leopold will celebrate his 
birthday, and my youngest brother, Fred, has a birthday later this 
month as well. Happy birthday to Matt and Freddy.

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