[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 20, 1994]
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                        THANK YOU, JOE GONZALES

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in appreciation of 
the exceptional dedication exhibited by Dr. Joe E. Gonzales during his 
27 years of tireless service to our community. A civic leader in the 
truest sense of the word, his singular allegiance is celebrated today 
among his many friends as Dr. Gonzales receives the Helping Hand Award 
from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County.
  During his years as a language teacher, assistant principal, deputy 
superintendent, and finally, superintendent of Bay City Public Schools, 
Dr. Gonzales has had a continually profound impact on our youth. 
Whether initiating district facilities improvement programs, 24-hour 
child care centers, or working with local business to develop education 
partnerships, Dr. Gonzales has consistently focused his energy on 
educational opportunities for tomorrow's leaders.
  Dr. Gonzales has further distinguished himself within his profession 
and community as the 1992 State Board of Education Hispanic Educator of 
the Year, 1990 Outstanding Hispanic Educator for Bay County, and the 
1986 Outstanding Hispanic Alumnus of Delta College. Further, Dr. 
Gonzales is a recipient of a Federal Fellowship for Study in Bilingual 
Education, a graduate of the National Superintendent Academy, and is 
not being recognized by the Boys & Girls Club's of Bay County with 
their highest award, the Helping Hand.
  Moreover, Dr. Gonzales has established himself as one of the 
preeminent members of the Michigan Hispanic community as the keynote 
speaker at the 1991 annual State Conference for the Governor's 
Commission for Spanish Affairs, the 1992 State Convention of American 
G.I. Forum, and the 1993 State Conference for Bilingual and Migrant 
Education.
  I know I speak for my friends in Bay City and the fifth district when 
I thank Dr. Gonzales for his continual efforts to create opportunity 
for our young people. I urge all my colleagues to wish him, his lovely 
wife, Edna, and son Steve our very best.

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