[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7447]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            HONORING LINDA COFFEY, OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 08, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, It is with great honor that I ask this body 
to recognize and congratulate the first recipient of the ``Outstanding 
Teacher Award'' presented by the Dove Creek Soil Conservation District. 
Dolores County High School teacher Linda Coffey, received the award for 
her outstanding work with students over the years. The award was 
created to emphasize the importance of teachers in the lives of our 
children.
  After graduating high school, Linda attended the University of 
Northern Colorado where she received her teaching certificate. Overall, 
she has taught for 19 years, covering a variety of subjects like, 
Computer Applications, Keyboarding I & II, Accounting, Senior Seminar 
and Office Job Applications. ``I have had the pleasure of working with 
Linda Coffey for five years now. In that time I have come to know her 
as a very caring and compassionate teacher,'' said Stephen Baroch, 
principal of Dolores County High School.
  Linda is also the FBLA Sponsor and the Senior Class sponsor. ``A lot 
of respect and admiration is evident in all of her classes. Linda is 
very popular with students and willing to go that extra mile to help a 
student succeed,'' said Principal Baroch. ``Being passionate about 
learning and high expectations encompasses everything that Linda 
believes in. I appreciate everything that she is willing to do for our 
school and community.''
  Mr. Speaker, Linda has succeeded in making sure that students learn 
and feel comfortable in her class. She is very deserving of this award 
and it is fitting that she be recognized as the first ever recipient of 
this ``Outstanding Teacher Award''. I would like to congratulate her 
and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

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