Political Quotes

“In October, former Montgomery, AL school Superintendent Thomas A. Bobo was honored here in Washington for his work as a ``congressional advocate'' for the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools [NAFIS]. NAFIS is a coalition of school systems that serve students whose families have ties to the Federal Government as employees, contractors, or residents of federally owned housing projects. Through a program known as ``impact aid,'' the Government provides additional funding to the schools serving these students. Tom Bobo, who has served as State chairman, regional chairman, vice president, and national president of the organization, received its Founders Award at the annual conference last fall. The Founders Award is a way to honor those like Tom who have done so much on behalf of the impact aid program. Tom's qualifications and experience as a leader and advocate of education are impeccable, and he is considered a moving force behind the impact aid program.”