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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, as we approach Teacher Appreciation
Week, I would like to recognize an extraordinary educator in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania, who is making a difference in the lives of our
community's young people.
George Daka, a U.S. history teacher at Bensalem High School, was
recently selected as an honoree for the 13th annual Teacher as Hero
Awards. Later this month, George will receive his award at the National
Liberty Museum in Philadelphia alongside 11 other outstanding educators
from Pennsylvania and Delaware.
George sees his job as more than just teaching his students about
history, and he seeks to inspire them about our Nation's rich
traditions. We applaud George on this well-deserved award, and we wish
him and his family all the best.
We would also like to thank Kathryn Hinshaw, an English teacher at
Bensalem High School, for nominating George for this well-deserved
honor.
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Marjorie Burtis
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th
birthday of a Bucks County resident who is sharing her talent and
creativity with others.
Last month, Langhorne resident Marjorie Burtis celebrated her
incredible milestone with more than 100 family members and friends.
This was no ordinary birthday celebration, however. It also served as
the unveiling of Marjorie's new art exhibit at the Bucks County Visitor
Center.
Despite her many life experiences, Marjorie discovered her passion
for watercolor painting merely 12 years ago after taking an art class.
Since that
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time, she has sharpened her skills, with one fine arts professional
saying Marjorie paints ``as a realist.''
Mr. Speaker, we wish Marjorie a very happy belated 100th birthday,
and we congratulate her on her exhibit.
We thank Marjorie and her family for all that they do in our
community.
Recognizing the Bensalem High School Jazz Band
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a talented
group of young musicians from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who were
recently honored for their performances.
Last month, the Bensalem High School Jazz Band traveled to perform in
the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz Championships. Bensalem High School Jazz
Band, well-known for their outstanding performances, was the only band
given the superior rating at the event and was also named grand
champion.
This is the third time that Bensalem High School Jazz Band has been
named grand champion over the past 11 years, a testament to the band's
skills, dedication, and work ethic.
Critical to the success of these young people is the director of the
Bensalem High School Jazz Band, Michael Zimmerman. We extend our
gratitude to him for working with our community's youth and students to
sharpen their musical abilities, and we congratulate all performers in
the Bensalem High School Jazz Band for their earned distinctions.
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