Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kris Vancas, principal at Benner Elementary School in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Kris was recently named Pennsylvania 2019 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals for his ``collaborative leadership style, empowering his staff to create an environment where students can excel, and for his dedication to students, staff, and community.'' Leaders like Kris are important to the success and well-being of our Nation's schools. Kris, however, gives all of the credit to his staff, the students, and their parents. Kris has served as principal at Benner Elementary for approximately 7 years and is well aware of the impact teachers and administrators have on the daily lives of our Nation's young people. He said: ``You don't know the kind of day they're having when they walk in, but you know you can positively affect them for the next 6 hours they're here.'' I would like to thank Kris for his commitment to students in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, and I congratulate him on this achievement. ____________________”