[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            MELINE KASPARIAN: MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION LEADER

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I take this occasion to 
recognize Meline Kasparian of Springfield, MA., for her tireless and 
unfailing commitment to the field of education. The list of Ms. 
Kasparian's accomplishments and contributions to the educational system 
is long and impressive.
  Ms. Kasparian's work in education, over the past 25 years, has had an 
immense impact, and she will continue to be a strong influence in 
education at both the local and State level for many years to come. Her 
work in the Springfield School System is well known. Not only is she an 
English teacher at both Kennedy and Kiley Schools, but she has also 
been president of the Springfield Education Association since 1987 and 
was recently elected vice president of the Massachusetts Teachers 
Association. Besides a career in education, she has also been 
politically involved in the community as a delegate to the Democratic 
National Convention in 1984 and 1988.
  Her selfless contributions and dedication can be attributed to her 
parents' strength of character, both of whom survived the Armenian 
genocide. In addition, it was this strength that also influenced her 
sister and brother to become educators.
  Ms. Kasparian is a courageous advocate for human rights and dignity 
for people of all races and creeds. She is known as a loyal friend, one 
who lives by her moral values and convictions. Her integrity has earned 
her respect and friendship from many renowned authors and artists as 
well as those less well known.
  Ms. Kasparian embodies the spirit of the educator and has 
extraordinary ability as a storyteller, who comprehends the teaching 
and learning value of parables. It is this aspect that has given her 
the capability of molding the future, by being a proper role model for 
her students.
  Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all 
of her efforts. They are much appreciated by the entire community. I am 
sure she will prosper as the new vice president of the Massachusetts 
Teachers Association.

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