[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING AHSLIE CROSSON DURING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of 
National Teacher Appreciation Week.
  This week, we thank extraordinary educators who shape the next 
generation. Across America, communities are celebrating teachers not 
just as instructors but as mentors, leaders, and role models.
  Every one of us can recall a teacher who made a lasting impact. For 
many, it was someone who believed in us before we believed in 
ourselves. Teachers inspire curiosity, nurture dreams, and help 
students persevere through challenges, both academic and personal. 
Their work is vital, and their influence extends beyond the classroom.
  This year, Pennsylvania has special reason to celebrate. Ashlie 
Crosson, an English teacher of Mifflin County High School, has been 
named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. A first-generation college 
student, Ms. Crosson earned degrees from Susquehanna University and 
Penn State and previously taught in Bellefonte, near my hometown.
  Her dedication, especially through her journalism program, has shaped 
students into future writers, editors, and leaders.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Ms. Crosson and thank all educators for 
their dedication to helping our students succeed.

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