[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING MR. MICHAEL BERNARDINO

  (Mr. SCHWEIKERT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Michael 
Bernardino for his extraordinary dedication and service as a high 
school chemistry teacher for 30 years. Mr. Bernardino, a proud 
Arizonan, has not only imparted knowledge, but he also has encouraged 
countless students to pursue their passions.
  Beginning his career 30 years ago at Apollo High School and ending 
his career at North Canyon High School, Mr. Bernardino has been a 
beacon of excellence and a pillar of his community. His direct, honest, 
and charismatic style helped him connect with students and often 
inspired them to be better people and not letting themselves or him 
down.
  Because of his innovative and fun teaching methods along with his 
unwavering commitment to student success, Mr. Bernardino cultivated 
students into productive citizens, one of whom worked for me for the 
last few years.
  In his own words Mr. Bernardino shared: ``It has been fun, rewarding, 
exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. In short, it has been a career 
that mimics everyday life in repeating 60-minute blocks.''
  Mr. Bernardino spent roughly 5,400 days teaching young students, 
molding minds to be independent thinkers and cultivating good people.
  Today, we honor Mr. Bernardino for a remarkable career and express 
our deepest gratitude for what he did for the community.

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