[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JAMES SIMMONS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate James 
Simmons, a dedicated construction teacher at North Scott High School in 
Eldridge, Iowa, who will receive the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 
Prize for Teaching Excellence. This prestigious national recognition 
awards Mr. Simmons with a $50,000 grant for his school's skilled trades 
program.
  Teachers, students, and the North Scott principal have been working 
together to surprise Mr. Simmons today with his award by orchestrating 
a surprise celebration at his school, held outdoors by the tiny homes 
his students tirelessly built.
  The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize spotlights the exceptional 
yet often overlooked contributions of high school skilled trades 
teachers. This year, the program saw a record number of applicants, 
with over 1,000 teachers from all 50 States competing in the rigorous 
selection process.
  We are immensely proud of Mr. Simmons. I congratulate him on this 
well-deserved honor.

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