January 29, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 18 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                      ACHIEVING THE AMERICAN DREAM

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tell you how honored I am 
to have been recently selected to serve as the senior Republican on the 
Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee under 
the House Education and Labor Committee for the 116th Congress.
  As the son of two educators and grandfather of 13, many of whom are 
currently in school, I couldn't be happier to serve as the leading 
Republican on the subcommittee that addresses a variety of issues 
affecting K-12 education.
  I have visited numerous schools throughout the 12th Congressional 
District, and during every visit, I stress to young scholars how 
important for their future it is to get an education.
  With nearly 7 million available jobs throughout our country, it is 
critical that we cultivate a qualified workforce to fill all of these 
positions, and this mission starts in the classroom.
  As the leading Republican, I look forward to working with my 
colleagues to ensure that K-12 education remains local, while also 
providing appropriate Federal support so that our Nation's students can 
sufficiently be prepared to enter the workforce and everyone can 
achieve the American Dream.

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