Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to take an opportunity to highlight the service of some of the truly amazing educators in California's Third Congressional District. In his 1988 proclamation, Ronald Reagan said: ``Our country's great teachers often make many sacrifices as they fulfill their countless responsibilities. They have earned, and truly deserve, the utmost gratitude and esteem of students, parents, and community members.'' It is in that spirit that I rise today and recognize 15 individual teachers from throughout California's Third Congressional District for their exceptional dedication to their roles, students, schools, and communities. While representing almost 70 school districts and close to 300 K-12 schools, these teachers stand out among their colleagues and have made an indelible mark on their students and communities. As a former educator myself, I understand the unique challenges our educators face and the passion and dedication it takes to enable our students to succeed. A great teacher can help shape and transform the trajectory of a student's life and their perspective on learning. As such, we are quite fortunate to have truly exceptional schoolteachers and administrators educating and supporting the next generation in California's Third Congressional District.…”