[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22723]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      DR. MOSSMAN NOMINATED AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR OF TEXAS

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, knowledge is one of the greatest gifts 
teachers bestow upon students. They play invaluable roles in nurturing 
and giving young people the encouragement to grow and develop into 
productive members of society. We see the fruits of their patience and 
selfless dedication every day in our children and in ourselves. 
Building a cohesive relationship between teachers and the 
administration in charge of managing their school district is essential 
to extracting the most from our talented educators.
  This is why I am honored to recognize Dr. Sandra Mossman's 
contribution to the Clear Creek Independent School District. She has 
been nominated to receive the 2007 Superintendent of the Year Award 
given annually since 1984 by the Texas Association of School Boards in 
Austin. The award is adjudicated based on several criteria relating to 
the efficient administration of education in the district and is 
determined by an elected board of members representing over 4.5 million 
students. She represents one of 17 regional superintendents around the 
state who have been acknowledged for their outstanding leadership 
skills and commitment to education. Dr. Mossman has been an innovative 
superintendent, pursuing initiatives that diversify the educational 
experiences of her students. She was instrumental in introducing the 
Early College in High School track that would allow high school 
students to take classes at a local college and even receive a 2-year 
college degree after fulfilling all their requirements. This is just 
one example of Dr. Mossman's important role in raising the standards of 
education for our children, and I certainly hope she will be recognized 
for her efforts at the TASB Convention in late August in Dallas. I am 
sure she will continue to inspire and lead young people and her 
colleagues alike to strive for the highest goals when examining 
education in this country.
  As noted historian Henry Adams once said, ``A teacher affects 
eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops.'' It is a 
thought that should motivate all of us to follow the shining example 
Dr. Mossman has set of what it means to be a committed leader in 
education in Texas.

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