[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9294]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       GLORIA MARSHALL--EDUCATOR

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, Gloria Marshall is the well-respected 
principal of Spring High School in my district. I am proud to know her 
because she has devoted her entire life to education and to the well-
being of our Nation's most important asset, our children.
  Not only do the students admire her, but the parents and faculty of 
Spring High School cannot say enough about what she has done for the 
community.
  Approximately 33 years ago, after receiving her bachelor's degree, 
Gloria took a teaching job for the nationally-recognized Spring 
Independent School District. While teaching at the high school, she 
earned a master's degree and later became principal.
  Gloria's career has been highlighted by numerous awards both locally 
and at the state level. She was named Teacher of the Year at Spring 
Elementary School in 1979. In 2003, Spring ISD named her Secondary 
Principal of the Year. On a state-wide basis, she was named 2002-2003 
Principal of the Year by Texas Region IV Education Service Center.
  Under her guidance, The U.S. Department of Education has named Spring 
High School a ``Blue Ribbon School'' and also honored them with ``Drug 
Free School Recognition Awards.''
  Not only is she a top-notch administrator in the education field, she 
is a faithful community servant who believes in helping local 
charities. For example, her school holds an annual food drive for 
Spring Assistance Ministries during the Christmas holiday. She 
encourages her students to collect thousands of pounds of food for the 
organization and to take responsibility in caring for their neighbors.
  Gloria has an unwavering commitment to teach young people how to be 
responsible citizens and people of character.
  The students of Spring High School are very fortunate to have such a 
dedicated principal who always has a positive attitude and commitment 
to excellence. She is a remarkable educator and an inspiration to all 
of us. That's just the way it is!

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