[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2022]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JUSTINA PICKARD AS THE 2012 WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA SCHOOL 
                      RELATED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Justina 
Pickard as the 2012 Walton County, Florida School District Related 
Employee of the Year. Justina Pickard is an Instructional Aide at Maude 
Saunders Elementary, where she has proudly served for thirteen years.
  Mrs. Pickard found her calling for teaching later in life than most. 
When her son began primary school, she volunteered in his classroom and 
fell in love with helping children. Even though Mrs. Pickard already 
possessed a Business Degree, her passion for teaching brought her back 
to school so that she could earn a degree in Early Childhood Education. 
Her educational background, passion for teaching, and ability to speak 
three languages make her among Northwest Florida's finest educators. 
Education is more than just teaching--it is about inspiring. Mrs. 
Pickard exemplifies this mantra. When she teaches, Mrs. Pickard bestows 
in her students that anything is attainable and through hard work, 
success is always within reach.
  Mrs. Pickard attributes her excellence in the classroom to multiple 
factors with most importance accredited to her family and her church. 
Her dedication to the Northwest Florida Community, her family, and the 
First Baptist Church is certainly admirable.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Justina Pickard on her achievement and contributions in the 
Walton County School District. My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating 
Mrs. Pickard, and we wish her all the best.

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