[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3556-H3557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       HONORING DR. MARIAH WALKER

  (Ms. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor North Carolina's new 
Principal of the Year, Wake County's own Dr. Mariah Walker.
  As the principal of the Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Dr. 
Walker has dedicated her career to ensuring her students are supported 
and empowered. She has strengthened academic excellence, expanded 
postsecondary opportunities, and consistently uplifted her students' 
achievements.
  What makes Dr. Walker exceptional is that she believes every student 
deserves someone who ridiculously believes in their potential. That 
belief can truly change lives.

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  On the heels of Teacher Appreciation Week, the North Carolina General 
Assembly is finally considering increasing teacher salaries. Our State 
ranks 46th in the Nation for teacher pay. That is simply unacceptable.
  Mr. Speaker, educators, like Dr. Walker, give their all to the next 
generation. They deserve fair pay.

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