[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JIMMY DAY II

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 22, 2022

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Jimmy 
Day II for being recognized as the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year. 
Mr. Day has served as an educator for over a decade--inspiring, 
developing, and cultivating the musical talent that lies within his 
students.
  Mr. Day joined East Middle School in Aurora, Colorado in 2017, where 
he serves as the Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director. In 
addition to providing students with exceptional instruction in 
Instrumental Music, Mr. Day also leads the school's band program. The 
Colorado Department of Education credits Mr. Day for rebuilding and 
transforming three band programs during his career and transforming 
them into award-winning programs. As a result of his dedication to 
bettering the music program, his ability to connect with his students, 
and his effective teaching style, Mr. Day was previously recommended to 
participate in the Public Education & Business Coalition and the Aurora 
Public School Mentoring Community of Practice.
  It is clear to anyone who knows Mr. Day, that though his knowledge 
and passion for music are extensive, the love he has for sharing that 
knowledge with his students is what makes him an exemplary teacher. Mr. 
Day's students describe him as a teacher exuding passion who always 
pushes them to try their best--wanting them to harness the potential he 
already knows lies within them. Mr. Day is known for helping his music 
students achieve success not only in music, but in developing the life 
skills they will carry with them long after they leave his classroom.
  Teachers have a tremendous impact on the lives of our children and 
Mr. Day represents the best of what our teachers can be. I commend Mr. 
Day for his tireless dedication to his students, and congratulate him 
for receiving this recognition. It is an honor to recognize him and his 
achievements.