[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19882]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO MR. BRYAN DeBATES--TIME WARNER CABLE CRYSTAL APPLE TEACHER 
                                 AWARD

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bryan 
DeBates, an inspirational and loving teacher in San Antonio, Texas. As 
a 5th grade teacher at Timberwilde Elementary School, Bryan DeBates 
dedicates his life to the success and education of his students. His 
outstanding work in the classroom was recognized by Time Warner Cable 
and given the Crystal Apple Teacher Award.
  Each year, Time Warner Cable honors 20 classroom projects and the 
teachers who develop them with the Crystal Apple Teacher Award. This 
award recognizes outstanding teachers who create learning experiences 
using cable technology. Mr. DeBates' project involved a space 
experiment that used electrical circuits to repair and operate a space 
station. Thanks to the innovation and creativity of Mr. Bryan DeBates 
many 5th grade students learned how electrical circuits work within the 
confines of a space station.
  Time Warner Cable seeks ways to support the educators and 
institutions that help shape our nation. Time Warner Cable strives to 
enhance the level of education in the classroom by expanding the power 
of cable television's 21st century technology and high-quality 
programming to teachers, students, and parents both inside and outside 
the classroom. It is remarkable to see how teachers like Bryan DeBates 
can use this technology to make this possible.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor Bryan DeBates. It is 
the perseverance and dedication of teachers like him that will lead our 
youth to a brighter future.

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