In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week

Floor Speech

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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I rise today to recognize the tireless efforts of all the educators in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

Our dedicated educators play a critical role in shaping the lives of our children, forming the backbone of our educational system.

Their unwavering commitment to providing quality education to our children not only deserves our recognition but our support.

They need action in Congress, and I am proud to co-lead the Educators for America Act, a comprehensive legislative package which will invest in our children and support the recruitment and retention of diverse, well-qualified educators across the country.

I am also a cosponsor of the American Teacher Act, which will ensure that teacher salaries reflect the tremendous value educators bring to our communities.

Our communities are strongest when we invest in our teachers and provide them with the resources and tools they need to succeed.

On behalf of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, I sincerely thank our teachers for their countless contributions to our children and our society. Their dedication and passion for teaching inspires us all, and we are grateful for the role they play in building better lives and brighter futures for our children, inside and outside the classroom.

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