mr. takano: mr. speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minutes. mr. takano: mr. speaker, i rise today to pay tribute to michael r. mccormick, the remarkable superintendent of the valverde unified school district. as he embarks on a well-deserved journey into retirement with over 27 years of dedicated service -- retirement. with over 27 years of dedicated service to the field of education, michael mccormick's career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to fostering educational excellence and nurturing innovation. before assuming the role of superintendent, mr. mccormick served as the assistant superintendent for education services and under his stewardship, the district earned numerous awards and accolades owing to his thoughtful and diligent focus that puts students first. from championing stem education to striving to close the racial education gap for