[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16899]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          GEORGE WELSH TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. George Welsh, 
current superintendent of Center School District in Colorado. His 
leadership and ability to think outside of the box has greatly 
benefitted the Center School District and provided students with 
opportunities to learn and achieve beyond ordinary expectations. 
Leading by example, through dedication to teaching and learning, Mr. 
Welsh has inspired teachers and students in the San Luis Valley to 
reach their full potential for over a decade.
  Mr. Welsh was recently named ``Superintendent of the Year'' by the 
Colorado Association of School Districts, a well-deserved honor. Center 
School District has faced many challenges and headwinds, often 
operating with extremely limited resources. With Mr. Welsh's 
leadership, innovative use of technology and ability to maximize the 
resources available to the District, graduation rates in the Center 
School District have risen up to 93 percent, from 33 percent when he 
began in 1997. This is an extraordinary achievement.
  In addition to being named ``Superintendent of the Year'' by the 
Colorado Association of School Districts, Mr. Welsh was also the 
recipient of the Demont Award from the Colorado Association of School 
Boards, naming him Outstanding Rural Superintendent of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. George Welsh for his 
dedication to education and leadership that has undoubtedly transformed 
many lives. Superintendent George Welsh is an incredible resource for 
his community, and I have no doubt that he will continue to have a 
significant impact during his education career, helping students and 
teachers reach their highest goals.

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