[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 6392] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO PRINCIPAL JILL RAMSEY AND TEACHERS MR. PATRICK FINE, MS. LIESA HARTIN, MR. MIKE KAISER AND MR. STEVE MUSIAL ______ HON. W. TODD AKIN of missouri in the house of representatives Thursday, April 17, 2008 Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Principal Jill Ramsey and physical education teachers: Mr. Patrick Fine, Ms. Liesa Hartin, Mr. Mike Kaiser, and Mr. Steve Musial. Principal Jill Ramsey and the Chesterfield Elementary School has successfully renewed its STARS status. The criteria for STARS recognition is based on the National Standards for Physical Education, specifically, educationally and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and teaching skills, adequate facilities and equipment that are safe and appropriate for the age and abilities of the students and that enable students to participate in the maximum amount of active time on task, and classes taught by certified physical educators. A quality school physical education program is the foundation for helping all children develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence that promote lifelong physical activity. By improving the quality of school physical education programs across the country, we will have a direct effect on the health of America's children. I want to thank the fine educators of Chesterfield Elementary School for their commitment to the health and education of our future generations and congratulate them on the successful renewal of their STARS status in 2008. ____________________