Volume 5, Issue 34, August 24, 2006 |
As the son of public school educators, I have always held a public school education in the highest regard. As parents, educators, and public officials, I believe we have an obligation and a moral duty to ensure that students, from pre-school to high school and beyond, receive a world class education. Therefore, it’s imperative that we provide them with the necessary tools they need to succeed in today’s complex and technological world. The most important component of a child’s education is having a quality teacher in the classroom. Our educators today face new obstacles and challenges, and we must provide them with the resources and support they need. That is why, as your Representative in the United States Congress, I will continue to support legislation that benefits our students and their educators. Congress must fully fund the President’s “No Child Left Behind” Act if we are to make real strides in educating our youth. By fighting to fully fund this and other important legislation, I will continue to stand up for our educators to ensure that While So, as |
"I'm proud to announce this important funding today, as this significant federal investment will go a long way towards enhancing downtown Ross helped secure the initial $1.5 million EDA grant from the Department of Commerce for the project, and he brought Pedro Garza, EDA Regional Director, to visit "I am pleased to help announce this important funding for the City of “Completing the pavilion at Construction is expected to begin soon on the final phase and should be complete by April 2007. The pavilion will house a farmer’s market, classroom facilities and access to the lake. |
1-800-223-2220 mike.ross@mail.house.gov or www.house.gov/ross |
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