[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA LUTZ

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Patricia 
Lutz, who has been named the 2010 South Dakota School Bus Driver of the 
Year. The award is selected annually by the South Dakota School 
Transportation Association. I commend Patty for her commitment to 
providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young people of 
South Dakota.
  Patty and her husband Loren live near Webster. She is employed by 
Harlow's School Bus Sales and Services and currently drives a route for 
the Webster School District. Patty recently completed her 30th year of 
driving a school bus. Along with Webster, she has also driven for the 
Conde, Gettysburg, and Bristol School Districts. In addition to her 
school bus responsibilities, she has also served as a school librarian, 
substitute teacher, and cheerleading advisor.
  Patty serves as a shining example of the outstanding faculty and 
staff members that serve school districts across South Dakota. Always 
willing to go above and beyond, Patty is committed to making a 
difference in the lives of her students and is a tremendous asset to 
the Webster community and to our state.
  On behalf of the State of South Dakota, I am pleased to say 
congratulations to Patty on a very deserving award.

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