On the recordMay 8, 2014
Today, I stand in support of our National Teachers Week. As the husband of a teacher, the brother of a teacher, and the lucky student of great teachers in the Jefferson County Public School system and the University of Colorado, I hold this profession in very hard regard. Our Nation's teachers work tirelessly to provide education, resources, and a bright future for all of American students. Colorado is blessed with a dedicated community of teachers in both K- 12 and higher education. Teachers provide an invaluable service to our country, while earning salaries that do not reflect the importance of their jobs. Every day, I hear about teachers striving to improve their schools and outcomes for their students. America's students now face one of the most competitive economies in our history. Strong teachers are the key to the successful education of our children, and those same children are key to a prosperous, healthy, and successful future for our country and for the planet. Thank you to all the teachers in my life, the Seventh Congressional District, and the State of Colorado. ____________________
