[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2050]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              MS. BRITTANY SEYMORE--EMBODIMENT OF SERVICE

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                          HON. JOHN RATCLIFFE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, congratulations to Ms. Brittany Seymore 
on her well-deserved recognition as the 2014 Outstanding Teaching Award 
winner.
  Ms. Seymore has proven herself a leader and a role model for her 3rd 
grade class in the Rockwall ISD.
  As a son of two public school teachers and a graduate of public 
school myself, I know the critical role that educators play in 
preparing our children to be the leaders of tomorrow.
  Rockwall ISD and the surrounding areas are fortunate to have such a 
passionate and dedicated teacher to call its own. Her own principal has 
said that Ms. Seymore has built a reputation throughout the district as 
a leader and a top level teacher.
  Ms. Seymore's ability to differentiate utilizing stations and 
homework according to student need is a feat that all teachers strive 
to reach, and one that Ms. Seymore has mastered.
  Her involvement on her campus also goes above and beyond the duties 
of a teacher. Her part in the district's ``Launch Pad Cadre'' 
leadership team fosters innovated and meaningful classroom projects.
  Not only is Ms. Seymore valued in her school but also in the Rockwall 
community. Just this past year, her ability to collect supplies for a 
young student that was being treated for leukemia shows a great level 
of compassion and intertwines life lessons into what she teachers her 
students.
  Recognizing the role that education plays in enabling opportunity for 
all, the United States was the first country in the world to develop a 
public education system free for anyone to attend. In my job as your 
Congressman, I'm engaged in many policy debates about education in this 
country. But let me tell you, nothing that legislators do in Washington 
or Austin can change this undeniable fact--good education starts with 
great teachers. And we need more dedicated and passionate teachers like 
Ms. Seymore. That's why I'm so happy to be here to present this award. 
Congratulations.

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