College Board Recognizes Rep. David Obey with Lifetime Achievement in Education Award
Gaston Caperton and Rep. David Obey (D-WI), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
On April 9, the College Board honored David Obey, D-Wis., the distinguished chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, with the Lifetime Achievement in Education Award for his work supporting equity and excellence in education.
The award recognizes Obey’s ongoing efforts to improve national education standards and his strong support for allocating funds to education. In his 38-year career as a congressman, Obey has voted for and authored multiple bills pressing for federal funding
of public education and programs, such as Head Start, in addition to pushing for expanded student financial aid. He has said he considers education a national priority because of the doors it can open to future success and because of his own experience with economic disadvantage during his college years.
“That experience burned into me the conviction that access to education ought to be based on how much you are willing to learn and how hard you are willing to work, not on how many dollars your family has in their bank account,” he said.
College Board President Gaston Caperton said Obey’s long-standing commitment to education makes him a worthy recipient of the honor.
“Chairman Obey is an advocate for education for every child, and that is the core of our message here at the College Board,” Caperton said. “We consider him a true ally in our endeavor to improve education and bolster its opportunities. It’s a privilege to recognize him with this award.”
