[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 144 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SARA MESSER

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Sara Messer, the 
Columbia County Teacher of the Year from Pinemount Elementary School in 
Lake City, FL.
  Sara's favorite aspect of being a teacher is that she works on 
building positive relationships and guides students to believe in 
themselves to become lifelong learners. She spends each day with her 
students by instilling the importance of reading and ensuring they work 
together throughout the school year to be successful.
  Sara has been a second grade teacher at Pinemount Elementary School 
since 2018. She graduated from Florida Gateway College, Saint Leo 
University, and American College of Education. Sara enjoys spending 
time with her family and caring for farm animals in her spare time.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Sara for her 
commitment to her students. I look forward to hearing about her 
continued good work in the years to come.

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