[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E313-E314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ANITA KELLY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Anita 
Kelly who is Vacaville Unified School District 2022-2023 Classified 
Employee of the Year.
  Ms. Kelly has served as a dedicated and compassionate employee at 
Jepson Middle School counseling department for several years. 
Throughout her time at Jepson Middle School, Ms. Kelly's range of 
skills and expertise have been a tremendous asset to students, 
teachers, and the school. Ms. Kelly's institutional memory and talents 
are essential to keeping Jepson Middle School running smoothly. She 
goes above and beyond to assist others and helps teachers remain 
informed about their students in order to serve the student body and 
their parents more effectively.
  Ms. Kelly is known to welcome new students and parents with a warm 
and inviting smile. Ms. Kelly's role in translating for Spanish 
speaking students and parents allow all members of their school 
community to feel valued and connected.
  Ms. Kelly also helps foster youth and students who are without a home 
to feel more comfortable and supported. Ms. Kelly prioritizes checking 
in with students and their families regularly, while monitoring their 
grades and progress to encourage student success.
  Last year, Ms. Kelly supported the management of the virtual speech 
program to ensure that students could successfully access the resource. 
Even this year, she still maintains information for teachers involved 
in managing the virtual speech program. Ms. Kelly's ability to 
effectively manage data provides the school with important information, 
including attendance and grades. This informs the school's leadership 
about the work of the students and is crucial to guiding the school's 
administration on which students may benefit from the school's 
intervention program. For these reasons, she is an indispensable part 
of Jepson's counseling department.
  Mr. Speaker, employees of Ms. Kelly's caliber are an exceptional 
asset to the students and families they serve. Therefore, it is fitting 
and proper that we honor her here today.

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