[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BRETT WASDEN

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Brett Wasden, the 
Gilchrist County Teacher of the Year from Bell High School in Bell, FL.
  Brett is passionate about empowering his students to grow 
academically and personally. He works to be a role model for his 
students and appreciates those who helped him become the teacher he is 
today.
  Brett is dedicated to promoting his students and ensuring they have 
the tools necessary to be successful. His lesson plans focus on their 
personal development, and he strives for his students to have a solid 
grasp of the subject material.
  Brett has been an agriscience teacher at Bell High School since 2020. 
He earned his master's in community and leadership development from the 
University of Kentucky and his bachelor's in agricultural education and 
communication from the University of Florida.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Brett for his 
commitment to his students. I look forward to hearing about his 
continued good work in the years to come.

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