[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MS. SHELLY HINOJOSA AS THE WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA TEACHER 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Shelly Hinojosa as 
the 2022-2023 Walton County Teacher of the Year. For nine years, Ms. 
Hinojosa has served the Walton County School District with exceptional 
passion and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
  In Northwest Florida, we are fortunate to have some of the best 
teachers in the Nation. Teaching is one of the most difficult yet 
rewarding professions in existence. Ms. Hinojosa has excelled in 
teaching her students, while also striving to be an active and 
supportive member of her community.
  Ms. Hinojosa is revered by her principal and colleagues for her 
willingness to always lend a helping hand. From her fresh ideas and 
innovative problem-solving skills, her school and students have greatly 
benefitted from her hard work.
  Her support and outreach extend far beyond the walls of her classroom 
through her involvement as Yearbook Sponsor, College & Career Advisor, 
School Improvement Team member and School Digital Contact Lead. 
Moreover, Ms. Hinojosa shows her students each and every day that it is 
okay to have fun and still demand excellence from yourself. I commend 
her steadfast willingness to serve those that matter most, the students 
and youth of our Nation.
  For all her admirable contributions, I am truly proud to have Ms. 
Hinojosa as a constituent in Florida's First Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize Ms. Shelly Hinojosa for her accomplishments and her 
commitment to excellence, professionalism and innovation in the Walton 
County School District. I thank her for her service and wish her all 
the best for continued success.

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