Luke Messer: “Teachers are remarkable people. These dedicated professionals work hard to ensure that our children have the skills…”

“Teachers are remarkable people. These dedicated professionals work hard to ensure that our children have the skills necessary to succeed and achieve the American Dream. They get up early and stay up late, often sacrificing their own time and money, so our children have a fair shot at future success. They don't do it for fame; though glory, they should receive. They don't do it for fortune; though riches, they do deserve. They do it because they love their jobs and care about their students. It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of our Nation's teachers to our country's strength and prosperity. One of those teachers is my sister-in-law, Mandy Messer, who teaches elementary school at North Decatur Elementary. A day should not pass that we don't thank teachers for their service on behalf of our children and our country. Today, during Teacher Appreciation Week, I say thank to you my former teachers who played such an important role in my own life, and I express my gratitude to all the teachers throughout my congressional district who are doing such wonderful work. ____________________”