[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2025

  Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise today to recognize 
school custodians on National Custodian Appreciation Day. Celebrating 
the tireless work of our school custodians is immensely important, for 
they are the quiet champions of our schools working diligently, day in 
and day out, to ensure that our learning environments remain clean, 
safe, and welcoming. They are often the first to arrive and the last to 
leave, faithfully fulfilling their duties with dedication and pride. 
National Custodian Day was first established in 1972, when a group of 
educators and school administrators recognized the vital contributions 
of custodians in creating safe and healthy spaces for students to 
learn. They wanted to show appreciation for the hard work and steadfast 
commitment of custodial staff to their school communities.
  By 1998, custodian appreciation efforts had expanded beyond 
expressions of gratitude to raise awareness about the critical role 
custodians play in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and order in every 
setting. People have begun to acknowledge the often-overlooked impact 
custodial workers have on our daily lives.
  Since then, custodian appreciation initiatives have continued to grow 
and gain global recognition, Planned events and gestures have grown, 
promoting respect and recognition, and emphasizing the significance of 
the contributions of school custodians. School custodians are our 
children's first line of defense against germs and illness. Through 
their consistent and tireless efforts, they ensure that our schools 
remain places where students can thrive. From before the first bell 
rings until long after the last student leaves, custodians work to 
create an environment where learning and growth can flourish.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the custodians in our 
schools throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the entire 
United States. I ask that my colleagues in Congress and friends 
throughout Massachusetts join me in celebrating school custodians on 
National Custodian Appreciation Day as we honor their dedication and 
their many contributions to our school communities.

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