[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARTER SCHOOLS USA AND CEO 
                             JONATHAN HAGE

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                          HON. JARED MOSKOWITZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2023

  Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 25th 
Anniversary of Charter Schools USA and its President and CEO, Jonathan 
Hage.
  Mr. Hage worked closely with former governor Jeb Bush in developing 
charter school legislation in Florida, opening the first charter school 
in the state. He has diligently worked with legislative representatives 
on both sides of the aisle to create equitable student learning 
opportunities. He has provided high-quality educational options for 
more than 95,000 students in Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, South 
Carolina, and North Carolina.
  Furthermore, Mr. Hage is a veteran who served in the Army Special 
Forces as a Green Beret. He is committed to supporting the military 
community through hiring practices that recruit, maintain, and promote 
veterans from all military branches. Additionally, where permitted by 
each school's charter agreement, students from military families are 
given enrollment preference. These commitments helped a Florida school 
receive the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction, recognizing 
schools that support the unique needs of military families and provide 
resources for military-connected students when transitioning to a new 
school environment.
  I am pleased to honor Mr. Jonathan Hage and Charter Schools USA for 
their continued commitment to student excellence by providing an 
educational environment that builds strong minds and good hearts to 
ensure a brighter future for all.

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