[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 15, 1994]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSE MARY SHEPHERD FOR 37 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE 
                AS AN EDUCATOR AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 1994

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rose Mary Shepherd, 
an educator and school administrator, who has enriched the quality of 
education for thousands of children in my district. Her strong 
commitment to the betterment of education in southern Illinois and 
across the Nation has provided students an opportunity to realize and 
achieve their goals and dreams.
  Rose Mary Shepherd has served the southern Illinois school system for 
37 years in several important capacities. After graduating from 
Southern Illinois University in 1957, Rose Mary began her teaching 
career as an English teacher at Edwardsville High School in 
Edwardsville, IL. Rose Mary continued to teach in high schools and 
universities in southern Illinois until 1973. In 1977, Rose Mary began 
serving with diligence in the office of the regional superintendent as 
Assistant Regional Superintendent. In 1985, Rose Mary was appointed 
Regional School Superintendent of Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, 
Moultrie and Shelby Counties, a position she has proudly held until her 
retirement this year.
  As an educator, I understand the commitment and hard work that goes 
into developing and maintaining a sound and successful educational 
program. On behalf of the people of the 19th Congressional District, I 
would like to congratulate Rose Mary Shepherd on her retirement, and 
personally thank her for dedicating her life to one of the most 
important and necessary professions in our country.

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