[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CELEBRATING DR. RACHAEL MAHMOOD

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate Dr. Rachael Mahmood, a 
fifth grade teacher at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora, 
Illinois, and the 2024 Teacher of the Year.
  Dr. Mahmood's dedication to service, education, and equity has 
allowed her to make a lasting impact on the lives of her students, 
whether it be helping them succeed in their studies or achieve their 
extracurricular goals. She has also become an indispensable leader 
beyond the classroom, pioneering various cultural and social 
initiatives to create an inclusive environment where students can 
connect with their peers.
  As one administrator notes, she ``embodies the qualities of an 
exceptional educator and inspiring leader.''
  At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Dr. Mahmood will go on 
sabbatical, touring schools around the State of Illinois and sharing 
her valuable insights with fellow educators.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. 
Rachael Mahmood on being named Illinois Teacher of the Year and thank 
her for her commitment to improving education for young people in the 
Aurora community.

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