[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I 
rise today to recognize the tireless efforts of all the educators in 
Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
  Our dedicated educators play a critical role in shaping the lives of 
our children, forming the backbone of our educational system.
  Their unwavering commitment to providing quality education to our 
children not only deserves our recognition but our support.
  They need action in Congress, and I am proud to co-lead the Educators 
for America Act, a comprehensive legislative package which will invest 
in our children and support the recruitment and retention of diverse, 
well-qualified educators across the country.
  I am also a cosponsor of the American Teacher Act, which will ensure 
that teacher salaries reflect the tremendous value educators bring to 
our communities.
  Our communities are strongest when we invest in our teachers and 
provide them with the resources and tools they need to succeed.
  On behalf of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, I sincerely thank 
our teachers for their countless contributions to our children and our 
society. Their dedication and passion for teaching inspires us all, and 
we are grateful for the role they play in building better lives and 
brighter futures for our children, inside and outside the classroom.

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