[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E78-E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MR. ROYAL PRESTON AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2023

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Royal Preston as the 
Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year. For several years, Mr. Preston has 
served Okaloosa Technical College with talent, passion, and an 
unwavering commitment to good education.
  Northwest Florida is fortunate to have some of the best teachers in 
the country. The teaching profession is one of the most challenging yet 
rewarding professions in existence. Mr. Preston has performed his 
teaching duties exceptionally while also being an active and supportive 
member of his community.
  Mr. Preston's support and outreach extend far beyond the walls of his 
classroom through his active involvement in his school and community. 
Mr. Preston worked as a building contractor, building over 200 houses 
and commercial projects. While Teaching Building Trades

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and Carpentry for 29 years, he is passionate about sharing his craft 
and skills with his students. I commend him for his steadfast 
willingness to serve those that matter most--the students and the next 
generation of Americans.
  I am truly proud to have Mr. Preston as a constituent in Florida's 
First Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize Mr. Preston for his many accomplishments and his 
commitment to excellence, professionalism, and innovation in the 
Okaloosa County School District. I thank him for his service and wish 
him all the best for his continued success.

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