[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO NATHAN MONELL

 Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and celebrate 
the remarkable leadership and dedication of Nathan Monell, who will 
retire as executive director of the National Parent-Teacher Association 
(PTA) this year. Nathan's tenure at the PTA has been defined by his 
steadfast commitment to advocating for the educational success and 
well-being of our Nation's children. His vision, expertise, and passion 
for family engagement have made a lasting impact on the lives of 
millions of children and families across the United States and beyond.
  Since Nathan's appointment as executive director in 2015, the 
National PTA has flourished under his leadership. With more than 20,000 
local units and over 3 million members, PTA is the oldest and largest 
volunteer child advocacy association in the country. Nathan's 
leadership has been instrumental in advancing family engagement and 
public policy, and his work has reinforced the PTA's mission of uniting 
parents, teachers, schools, and communities to ensure every child's 
potential is realized.
  His lifelong commitment to empowering families and fostering 
educational equity is evident in his contributions to a wide range of 
initiatives, including youth and family services, mental health, foster 
care, HIV and substance abuse prevention, and education. He has led 
public policy efforts at the local, State, and Federal levels, forging 
partnerships with foundations and corporations to improve outcomes and 
advance equity in communities nationwide. Whether advocating for school 
funding, digital safety, or mental health, Nathan's tenacity has driven 
the organization to take bold actions that support the needs and 
concerns of parents, teachers, and students alike.
  As Nathan prepares for retirement, I join the National PTA, his 
colleagues, and countless individuals whose lives he has touched in 
expressing our gratitude for his years of service. I know that his 
legacy will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders 
committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. 
I wish him and his family the very best in the next chapter of his 
life.

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