[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E92]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MS. AMY CHAVERS BOWDEN, OKALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                          TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MATT GAETZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Okaloosa County 
School District Teacher of the Year. Ms. Amy Chavers Bowden, for her 
exceptional efforts in advancing youth education and dedication to 
positively impacting the lives of countless students at Antioch 
Elementary School.
  A fourth-grade teacher, Ms. Bowden's reputation precedes her as a 
woman of motivation, kindness, inspiration, and most of all, an 
unwavering commitment to the betterment of her students. Her leadership 
with the Hope Squad, Drone Team, and Young Astronauts Club exemplifies 
her message that all children are capable of achieving success. Each 
Monday, the scent of freshly made hot chocolate fills her classroom as 
her students each contribute to their class newspaper, demonstrating 
elementary comradery made possible through a teacher who serves as a 
role model and leads by example. Ms. Bowden's aspiration to evoke joy 
in her students makes her beloved by her students.
  I am proud to know that so many children in my district have had the 
opportunity to have been taught by Ms. Bowden. Her stated mission to 
change the world has certainly been achieved and her lessons of 
leadership are sure to remain through many generations to come. It is 
for these reasons that I congratulate her on this well-deserved 
recognition.

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