[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
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                       HONORING DR. PHELTON MOSS

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2023

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the service and 
accomplishments of Dr. Phelton Moss, my senior policy advisor who is 
transitioning from my office to continue his mission at the NAACP.
  A Mississippi native, Dr. Moss came to my office ready to change the 
American education system to increase equity and give students a 
fighting chance to succeed. While in my office, Dr. Moss has pushed my 
education agenda to great lengths--from drafting legislation to 
increase teacher pay, increase the Pell grant, and provide at least one 
nurse in every public school.
  In our time together, I have recognized that Dr. Moss is a force in 
education. His passion has been powerful over the last year as we have 
fought for underserved and disadvantaged communities. His commitment to 
education has led Dr. Moss to teach high school English, move an 
underperforming middle school in Mississippi from an F to a C, and 
become Bureau Director of Educator Effectiveness and Talent Acquisition 
at the Mississippi Department of Education. Dr. Moss has and will 
continue to make a difference and leave his mark on education as he 
continues to fight for a better system.
  On behalf of Florida's 24th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Phelton Cortez Moss for his 
exemplary accomplishments, dedication to public service, and 
trailblazing leadership.

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