[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7269]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       NATIONAL TEACHER DAY AND ANNUAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, May 7 through the 13th is annual Teacher 
Appreciation Week. Today is National Teacher Day. It is a day to honor 
and recognize the best of our Nation's teachers.
  I would like to congratulate Mr. Dennis Digenan of Elko, Nevada, who 
has been named Nevada's Teacher of the Year. I think it is wonderful 
that we take this opportunity to recognize and thank teachers like Mr. 
Digenan, who dedicate their lives to educating our children. Their job 
is very difficult, and their responsibility is great.
  Teachers literally hold the future of our Nation in their hands. The 
education of our children, the education they receive today will lead 
to their success later in life. Today's teachers not only teach, they 
serve as mentors, role models, and confidantes for our children.
  Mr. Speaker, our teachers deserve our gratitude and praise. It is my 
hope that we continue to support and honor our teachers, not only day 
but all year long.

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