[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING VINCENT TAYLOR

  (Mr. BEAN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, if I were to ask you what you had 
for lunch last Wednesday, chances are you would struggle to remember. 
If I were to ask you who your favorite teacher was from 40 years ago, 
you would know instantly.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate one of those unforgettable 
teachers, Mr. Vincent Taylor from Cedar Hills Elementary School in 
Jacksonville, Florida, on being named the 2025 Duval County Teacher of 
the Year.
  For 27 years, Mr. Taylor has been a guiding force in Duval County 
Public Schools, inspiring students as a teacher and math coach.
  His impact extends beyond the classroom. Through his mentorship, 
professional development work and--how about this--10 professional 
books published, including ``If Instruction Isn't Engaging, I Quit!''
  Though he once envisioned a different career, Mr. Speaker, his path 
to teaching is a gift to our students and our community.
  Today, we celebrate Mr. Taylor's unforgettable dedication and thank 
him for shaping the future one student at a time.

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