[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Senate]
[Page 31879]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JERRY PARKS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Jerry Parks 
of Georgetown, KY, for being recognized on USA Today's 2007 All-USA 
Teacher Team.
  For 10 years USA Today has selected K-12 teachers nationwide for the 
All-USA Teacher Team. This year the nominees were judged on how well 
they recognize and respond to the needs of their students as well as 
the effectiveness of their teaching methods. Each team member 
demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm for educating the youth and 
future of this great country.
  Mr. Parks, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at Georgetown 
Middle School, was recognized in the top 8 of 20 teachers on this 
national team. His creative hands-on teaching techniques produce 
students who value education and are eager to learn more. Mr. Parks 
also holds a doctorate in theology and has had several teacher guides 
published. Because of his commitment to education, Mr. Parks 
established student scholarships with the profits from these 
publications. His passion for teaching serves as an inspiration to his 
peers and to teachers everywhere.
  I now ask my fellow colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Parks 
for his remarkable achievement and his devotion to educating young 
minds. Our Nation can look forward to a brighter future because of 
individuals like Jerry Parks.

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