[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       SALUTING KATHLEEN HODGES OF GARLAND'S WALNUT GLEN ACADEMY

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I'd like to recognize 
Kathleen Hodges for winning the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities 
Award 2008-2009. She teaches at Walnut Glen Academy in Garland and 
lives in Rowlett. Kathleen stands head and shoulders above her peers 
for her role as an outstanding humanities teacher making a difference 
in the lives of young Texans.
  The Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards recognizes 11 
exemplary K-12 humanities teachers. Humanities Texas, formerly the 
Texas Council for the Humanities, is the state affiliate of the 
National Endowment for the Humanities. Humanities Texas conducts and 
supports public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and other 
humanities disciplines. These programs strengthen Texas communities and 
ultimately help sustain representative democracy by cultivating 
informed, educated citizens.
  After a 21-year career in education, Hodges has numerous teaching 
accolades to her name, including the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year and 
the Walnut Glen Academy Teacher of the Year Award. She considers her 
proudest accomplishment the art program she has helped establish at 
Walnut Glen Academy.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Karen for her selfless 
contributions to make Texas and America a better place by pouring into 
our young people. Please join me in congratulating Karen on a 
magnificent achievement and wishing her all the best with her future 
endeavors.

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