[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LINDA HOLLOWAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2007

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to recognize Linda 
Holloway for being honored as the 2007 Southern District Elementary 
School Physical Educator of the Year by the National Association for 
Sport and Physical Education, NASPE.
  As a National Board Certified Teacher in physical education, Linda 
has dedicated 34 years of faithful service teaching in the Okaloosa 
County public school system. She received both her bachelor's and 
master's degrees from the University of West Florida.
  Out of her passion for teaching and her love for children, Linda 
encourages all of her students to set and actively pursue personal 
goals that focus on healthy lifestyle behaviors that promote physical 
wellness.
  Throughout her career, Linda has maintained active membership in 
numerous professional organizations. These include the National 
Association for Sport and Physical Education/American Alliance for 
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, NASPE/AAHPERD; the 
Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 
FLAHPERD; and the United States Tennis Association.
  As an extraordinary educator, Linda's leadership and knowledge have 
helped to create a better life for the youth of the community by giving 
them the confidence, knowledge, and inspiration needed to succeed.
  When discussing her teaching techniques, the award-winning physical 
educator explains, ``I offer positive experiences in my classes that 
encourage students to succeed and enjoy physical activity. By devoting 
time to skills instruction, it increases the chances that students will 
use the skills throughout life and will maintain health and fitness.''
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Linda Holloway for exemplary service in physical education at 
Valparaiso Elementary School and wish her continued success throughout 
her career.

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