[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4208]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING ``TEACHER OF THE YEAR'' MARTHA PAGE

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Martha Page, a distinguished citizen from my congressional district who 
was recently awarded the Excellence in the Classroom and Educational 
Leadership (ExCEL) ``Teacher of the Year'' Award for her exceptional 
service at the Hodgenville Elementary School in Hodgenville, KY.
  A kindergarten teacher for more than thirty years, Ms. Page maintains 
a unique passion for teaching that focuses not only on the academic 
progress of her students, but also on their emotional, social and 
cognitive growth. Year after year, her innovative approach to teaching 
is driven by a genuine care for the happiness and success of young 
people. Through her own example, Ms. Page consistently demonstrates to 
her students the importance of character: honesty, goodness, and making 
life count.
  Martha Page's dedication to students often transcends the classroom, 
leading her to play an active role in after school programs and 
frequent parent-teacher interface. In addition to her work in the 
classroom, she serves as a mentor to student teachers and is a valuable 
resource to her colleagues. Ms. Page is also a longtime member of the 
LaRue County Board of Education and remains actively involved in 
numerous state and local professional associations.
  I applaud Martha Page's accomplishments in public education, an 
occupation of great responsibility and even greater reward. On behalf 
of so many in the Hodgenville area, I would like to express my profound 
appreciation for her service and inspiration as she motivates young 
people to recognize and develop their talents and abilities.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Martha Page today, before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives, for her achievements as an 
educator. Her unique dedication to the development and well-being of 
young people and the communities they will someday serve make her an 
outstanding citizen worthy of our collective honor and respect.

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