[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1036]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ELISE FIGUEROA

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 11, 2007

  Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
accomplishments of one of my constituents, Elise Figueroa, a teacher at 
P.S. 44 in Bronx, New York. I wish to recognize Ms. Figueroa for being 
named a National Board Certified Teacher by the National Board for 
Professional Teaching Standards. This program was created in 1987 in 
order to honor teachers who meet high standards of excellence and 
professionalism. This award also aims to identify and integrate highly 
competent and certified teachers into current educational reform 
efforts.
  We must recognize that education is critical to building a society 
founded upon respect and acceptance and credit our teachers with 
producing our responsible leaders and citizens. They deserve to be 
honored for their commitment and contributions to this crucial 
foundation which touches the lives of all our children.
  Madam Speaker, I join to wish Ms. Figueroa best wishes and good 
fortune in her future projects.

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