[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 25]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 34382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING SARA CRUMP FOR THE 2007 MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION NATIONAL 
                             EDUCATOR AWARD

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Sara Crump, 
of Blue Springs, Missouri. Sara Crump is the recipient of the 2007 
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.
  This prestigious award demonstrates Sara's commitment to academic 
excellence. She displays exemplary leadership, and continues to inspire 
and motivate her colleagues and students beyond the classroom. Sara's 
excellent work ethic and character show why she was selected for this 
esteemed award that is often referred to as ``the Oscar of Teaching'' 
according to Teacher Magazine.
  Sara graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a 
bachelor of arts in English, and has earned her masters degree from the 
University of Missouri-Kansas City. She now teaches advanced placement 
English courses at Blue Springs High School through UMKC. Recently, 
Sara has also received the Cornerstone of Education Award, which is the 
most prominent award offered to educators in the Blue Springs School 
District.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in honoring Sara Crump, 
whose dedication and service to her students and community have been 
truly inspirational. It is an honor to represent her in the United 
States Congress.

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