[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOHN CAVANAUGH

  (Mrs. COMSTOCK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the 
achievements of an individual who has shown his dedication to the 
future of our Nation through educating our youth.
  John Cavanaugh attended Georgetown University, where he received his 
Bachelor of Science in language and linguistics. He began his teaching 
career at Georgetown Preparatory School in 1973, and shortly thereafter 
moved to the Congressional Schools of Virginia in 1976. He has shown an 
exemplary commitment to teaching over what has now become a 40-year 
career.
  Over the years, Mr. Cavanaugh has taught Spanish, Latin, German, 
Italian, English as a second language, geography, world history, 
American history, and government to thousands of students. Currently 
concentrating on Latin and history, he has shown the same dedication to 
his students since the first day he walked into the classroom 40 years 
ago. His knowledge of American history is legendary, and he instills in 
his students a strong desire to learn, while also encouraging them to 
explore their own talents.
  His hard work and passion for education has led him to his peers 
nominating him for the Washington Post's Teacher of the Year Award. He 
has been described as an ``icon'' and ``shepherd'' by colleagues and 
students alike. His unwavering commitment to helping students thrive 
has been demonstrated through his early morning review sessions and his 
advisory role to the Yearbook Club and National Junior Honor Society.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to acknowledge Mr. Cavanaugh 
for his achievements over these 40 years, and I wish him the best going 
forward. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking him for touching so 
many lives as a first-class educator and for his dedication to our 
youth.

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