[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVE SUTTON

  (Mr. MOLINARO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOLINARO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special 
guest joining me in D.C. here in the House gallery today, Mr. Steve 
Sutton, a retired social studies teacher from Red Hook, New York.
  He is not just any teacher. He was, in fact, my teacher and the man 
responsible for my desire to enter into public service.
  Mr. Sutton's passion for government inspired me to get involved, 
leading me to student council, mock trial, and the Presidential 
Classroom program here in Washington.
  Later, I served as the youngest mayor in America, State assemblyman, 
county executive, and now a Member of Congress.
  One of the proudest moments for me was calling Mr. Sutton on election 
night to tell him that I would be serving here in Congress, the same 
institution we studied in his classroom.
  Now, not everyone will pursue a career in public service, but 
everyone is capable of achieving their version of success, and that is 
why teachers like Steve Sutton matter. They push us, through our unique 
talents, to achieve our dreams.
  Mr. Sutton helped me realize my life's calling to make a difference.
  To you, Mr. Steve Sutton, and all the teachers like you nationwide, 
we are so very grateful.

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