[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1037]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO ERIC PLAKS

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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, Eric Plaks, a teacher at 
Bronx Charter School for Arts in Bronx, NY. I wish to recognize Mr. 
Plaks 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 Mr. Plaks best wishes and good fortune 
in his future projects.