[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING LIBERTY ISD STAFF FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, those who educate our children 
today, shape the leaders of tomorrow. I rise today to recognize six 
outstanding staff members of the Liberty Independent School District 
for their outstanding commitment to education.
  Dottie Barrier--Business Secretary, Robby Fontenot--Social Studies 
Teacher and Coach, Margaret Lee--Chief Financial Officer for LISD, Mike 
Tabors--Custodian, Abbey Turner--Math Teacher, and Melissa Zalesak--
Math Computer Lab Teacher were awarded the district's 212-degree medal 
in honor of their service and dedication to Liberty schools.
  The philosophy of the 212-degree medal was best explained by 
Principal Bruce Lacefield, ``At 211 degrees, water is very hot. At 212 
degrees, water begins to boil. By applying that one extra degree so 
much more can be accomplished. Never give up. Just try a little 
harder.''
  These six 212-degree medal recipients work tirelessly to improve the 
lives of their students and fellow faculty. Their willingness to going 
the extra mile makes them outstanding examples and I commend them for 
their efforts and congratulate them on their achievement.

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