[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ROYAL PRESTON

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I recognize Royal Preston, the 
Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year from Okaloosa Technical College in 
Fort Walton Beach, FL.
  Royal believes this award celebrates more than just his work but all 
of the teachers at his school who spend their days going above and 
beyond to educate their students. He often joins colleagues in arriving 
early and staying late to tutor students, sponsor their clubs, and 
coach sports teams.
  Throughout his career, Royal has led his colleagues, both locally and 
around the State, in training students to enter the building trades 
industry. Together, they ensure that when students leave their classes, 
they are prepared for real world work experience and success as they 
pursue their own American dreams.
  Royal has taught career and technical education classes at Okaloosa 
Technical College for 30 years. He is a product of the Okaloosa County 
school system, graduating from Bay Area Vo-Tech School, the previous 
name of Okaloosa Technical College.
  I extend my deepest gratitude and best wishes to Royal 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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