2003年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞.pdf

2003 年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞 年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞 Remarks of First Lady Laura Bush at the 2003 Teacher Recognition Dinner 2003 年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞 年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞年第一夫人劳拉布什在教师表彰晚宴上的致辞 the Corcoran Gallery, June 24th, 2003 Thank you, Betsy for your warm welcome and for sharing your love of teaching as Americas Teacher of the Year. I met Betsy when she came to the White House in April to receive the Teacher of the Year award. In her remarks that day Betsy said, Its quite overwhelming to be recognized for something that you love to do every day. 谢谢你，贝蒂，谢谢你的热情欢迎，谢谢你与我们分享了你作为美国本年度最佳 教师对教学的挚爱。四月贝蒂来白宫领取本年度最佳教师奖时，我见到了她。那 天贝蒂在致辞中说：“能够因自己喜欢做的事得到表彰是一件感到莫大幸福的 事。” All teachers deserve to be recognized for the contributions they make in our classrooms and in our country. Teaching is the greatest public service and we owe teachers our admiration and respect. Each of the teachers here tonight exemplifies the very best in teaching - and the students who honor you are evidence of your immense talent and dedication. Im happy to say that President Bush loves teachers so much that he married one, and he sends his congratulations and thanks to all of you. 所有教师在我们的课堂、我们的国家做出的贡献都值得表彰。教学是最伟大的公 共事业，我们应对教师表示赞赏和尊敬。今天在座的每一位教师都代表了教学的 典范，学生尊敬你们正证明了你们过人的天赋和奉献。我很高兴地说布什总统非 常热爱教师，他还娶了一位教师，他让我转达他对各位的祝贺和感谢。 Thanks to Secretary Paige, Senator Kramer, and members of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Thank you, Austin and Rena for telling us about the teachers who have inspired you - and congratulations to our Presidential Scholars. Ive read your biographies and while your talents range from science to the arts, all of you believe in hard work and strong character. You represent the best of your generation, and Im confident youll do great things for our country. Youre headed to some of the most prestigious universities and youve