[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 53 (Thursday, May 5, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE WHITAKER AND MAE BROOKS

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to two women who 
have dedicated their lives to the children of Paterson, NJ.
  Ms. Mae Brooks was born in North Carolina and began her career with 
the Paterson school system in December of 1966. During her time in 
Paterson, she also studied at William Paterson College, Montclair State 
College, Rutgers University, and Ramapo College. At some time during 
her 18 years in Paterson, she has taught at nearly every school in 
Paterson. Ms. Brooks informs me that retirement has allowed her to be a 
full-time mother, grandmother, stepmother, and mother-in-law.
  Ms. Catherine Whitaker was hired over 30 years ago as a science 
teacher by the Paterson Board of Education. She taught science at 
Eastside High School and J.F.K. High School, and was also a resource 
teacher for several elementary schools. Not only did Ms. Whitaker 
conduct various science-related workshops, but she also assisted the 
science committee to develop the curricula and select the science 
textbooks. In addition, she taught at the Upward Bound program at 
Fairleigh Dickinson University and participated in the Student 
Enrichment Program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
  It is with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to honor them at 
their retirement. After many years in Paterson, I know that they will 
be missed by the students, parents, faculty, and entire Paterson school 
system. I wish them the best of luck and many more wonderful and happy 
years.

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