[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6281]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK AND THE SELFLESS WORK OF 
                          AMERICA'S EDUCATORS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Nation's 
teachers, and particularly those of Texas' 24th Congressional District. 
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation Week, 
and today, May 8, 2012, is Teacher Appreciation Day. This annual week 
celebrates the encouragement, support and discipline selflessly 
provided by America's educators. Teaching is a difficult job that 
requires significant talent. Most, if not all, of America's educators 
devote their careers to enriching the lives of our children. Almost 
everyone holds dear the memory of at least one teacher in particular 
who made a significant impact on their life. We can never fully thank 
our teachers for their hard work and dedication.
  We rely on teachers to shape the minds of America's next generation. 
Nearly 5 million students in Texas depend on our State's educators to 
provide them with the vital knowledge needed to succeed in life. This 
is a massive job that comes with an even greater responsibility. 
Teachers accept this responsibility with great pride. I am extremely 
honored to recognize the amazing work of our teachers. I cannot thank 
them enough for their commitment to the children in Texas and across 
the country.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
selfless work of America's educators. We must always recognize those 
who dedicate their careers to enriching the lives of our children.

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