[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16742]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING PAULA NICHOLS

  (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize South La Porte 
County Special Education Cooperative Director Paula Nichols for her 
dedication to providing services to nearly 1,500 students of varying 
disabilities. The co-op employs 97 teachers and 50 paraprofessionals, 
ensuring that students receive high-quality instruction and have 
positive learning experiences.
  Currently, the demand for qualified teachers, especially in special 
ed, is increasing at a pace far greater than existing communities can 
produce. My thanks for Paula's dedication.
  This co-op provides students with services that empower students to 
become active members of society based on their individual strengths 
and abilities. Last year, I visited the South La Porte County Special 
Education Cooperative and saw firsthand the great work of this 
organization.
  I am grateful to Paula Nichols and the co-op for working with 
parents, schools, students, and the community to create an environment 
that celebrates and embraces individuality and accommodates diverse 
learning needs. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Paula Nichols 
for her tireless dedication to students in La Porte County.

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