Political Quotes

“there are so many critical jobs that go on around the Capitol that may not always get the spotlight or appreciation they deserve. Today, I would like to mention one such amazing person, Pia Corona, or as she is affectionately known, Ms. Pia. You see, Pia is a teacher at the Senate Employees Childcare Center, a caring, nurturing, and deeply special component of the Senate community. Six years ago, on the 30th anniversary of the center, then-Senator Tom Harkin described the teachers and administrators at the center as, ``some of the unsung heroes of the Senate.'' I couldn't agree more, and it is a privilege to pay special tribute today to one of those unsung heroes. This month marks Pia's 25 year anniversary teaching at the center, a monumental accomplishment that has allowed her the opportunity to have a lasting impact on countless young lives. A number of children of my staff were fortunate to have Ms. Pia as a teacher and cannot say enough wonderful things about her, so much so that they still keep in touch and bring their children by to visit years after leaving the center. Elle, Oliver and Leo, just three of many examples, still recognize Ms. Pia as an impactful figure in their early lives and in their education. Pia, a stalwart New York Yankees fan, started at the Senate Employees Childcare Center in May 1995, always working in the pre-kindergarten class to help children prepare for the big jump to elementary school kindergarten.…”