[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 26, 1994]
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 HONORING JESSE M. LUERA ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 
              OF NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a special 
individual, dedicated educator and dear friend, Mr. Jesse M. Luera, 
former board member of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District.
  Born in historic Dodge City, KS, Jesse at a young age understood the 
importance of attaining a higher education. He received his associate 
of arts degree from the Dodge City Community College and his bachelor 
of science degree from Kansas State Teachers College. He has done 
substantial graduate work at Kent State University, California State 
University-Fullerton, Pepperdine University, and Wichita State 
University.
  Jesse was one of our country's courageous Marine Corps soldiers, who 
fought in the Korean conflict. In the conflict, he distinguished 
himself for his bravery and was awarded a Purple Heart.
  Jesse has enjoyed an extensive and varied professional career. He 
began his teaching career in Haysville, KS. Relocating to California, 
he taught and counseled at La Habra School District. As director of 
Social Services for the city of Norwalk, he worked arduously for 19 
years to provide the citizens of Norwalk with the best possible 
service. Currently, he is the owner of a dry cleaning business in 
Norwalk, the city he calls home.
  Jesse has an impressive record of participation on various school 
boards. He is a former member of the board of directors for the 
Southeast Los Angeles County Regional Occupation and he also served as 
a member of the California School Board Association and the Mexican-
American School Board Association, State of California. Most notably, 
Jesse will be fondly remembered for his 19 years of service on the 
Board of Education of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. 
Following his election to the Norwalk City Council in April 1994, Jesse 
resigned his position on the school board.
  In addition to his career responsibilities and civic leadership, 
Jesse has contributed his time and energy to various community 
organizations. He has volunteered for the Selective Services System 
Board and as the Cubmaster for Cub Pack #494C. He also was PTA 
president of the Tierra Rica School in La Habra, and has been an active 
supporter of the Excelsior High School Booster Club.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to recognize a 
respected educator and community leader, Jesse M. Luera. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in saluting him for his outstanding commitment to 
the Norwalk community and the education of our children.

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