“I want to congratulate Dr. Tony Brads, the Culpeper County school superintendent. He won an award as the top superintendent in Northern Virginia. I am honoring him for his 21 years of service to local students and schools.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Culpeper County Public Schools division superintendent Dr. Tony Brads. He has been recognized as Superintendent of the Year for the Northern Virginia Region of the Commonwealth. This honor reflects Dr. Brad’s outstanding accomplishments, as well as the respect he has earned throughout Culpeper County and Virginia’s education community. As he marks 21 years as a division superintendent, Dr. Brads is known as a voice of reason and a tenacious advocate for students, educators, and public schools. Under his leadership, the Culpeper Technical Education Center opened in 2021. This center has expanded opportunity and prepared students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce. Dr. Brads represents the very best of public education leadership. I thank him for his commitment to improving the lives and futures of our students. I am honored to recognize him as my Constituent of the Week.”

“I want to congratulate Anita Crossfield for winning the Woman of the Year award. She came here from Albania, built a local business, and serves our community in Fredericksburg.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Anita Crossfield, on being named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Woman of the Year. This award recognizes individuals whose leadership and service have enhanced and preserved the quality of life in Fredericksburg. A native of Albania, Anita and her daughter fled wartime in 2004. Her story is similar to my own. Our families came to this greatest country in the world to pursue the American Dream. Since then, she has earned a degree from Germanna Community College and established a successful business on Caroline Street. Anita’s Cafe and Dessert Bar has become a welcoming hub in the community. In addition to her business, Anita serves on the city’s Economic Development Authority and sits on the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Mr. Speaker, I thank Anita for all she has done to strengthen Fredericksburg. Our community is grateful for all of her contributions.”

“I want to congratulate high school teacher Kristi Rice. She was chosen to coach the U.S. Women's Cyber Team in a global competition, and she won a national award for cybersecurity education.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kristi Rice, my Constituent of the Week, on her appointment as head coach of the U.S. Women’s Cyber Team. A dedicated cybersecurity teacher at Spotsylvania High School, Kristi will guide and mentor cyber experts as they prepare to compete on the global stage. This July, she will lead her all-female team at the Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge in Ireland. In addition to this remarkable achievement, Kristi has been named Spotsylvania Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 and is the recipient of the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award. These honors reflect on her exceptional leadership, deep professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to advancing cybersecurity education.”

“I want to congratulate Dr. Michael Sidebotham, an elementary school principal in my district. The state honored him as an outstanding school leader, and I thank him for his work.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my Constituent of the Week, Dr. Michael Sidebotham, on being recognized in the inaugural class of the Virginia Department of Education’s Principals of Distinction. This recognition honors outstanding school leaders while supporting their continued professional growth. A longtime principal of Grafton Village Elementary School, Dr. Sidebotham was named Stafford County’s Principal of the Year in 2018. His dedication to students, staff, and families at Grafton Village has stood out. Principals like Dr. Sidebotham play a vital role in shaping the next generation and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. I thank Dr. Sidebotham for his leadership and his unwavering commitment to education in our community.”

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