[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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 TRIBUTE TO SHARON MAHOE, PRESIDENT, HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

  Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise today to express my congratulations 
and best wishes to Sharon Mahoe for her 4 years of distinguished 
service as president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association [HSTA].
  Sharon epitomizes all that is best in our Nation's teachers--
dedication, commitment, sincerity and honesty. It is often said that 
one person can make the difference. Sharon Mahoe has certainly proven 
that axiom. Since she began teaching in 1973, Sharon has made a 
difference in the lives of students and teachers as the strongest 
advocate of their causes.
  Under Sharon's leadership, teachers were active participants in 
efforts to reform and improve the educational system in our State. Ms. 
Mahoe has also been instrumental in improving the professional 
development opportunities of Hawaii's teachers, and has fostered 
discussions and exchanges among teachers, students, and parents.
  Throughout her presidential tenure, Sharon has been an advocate and 
defender of our teachers. Her skill, devotion and fervor in the fight 
on behalf of our teachers are truly commendable. For the past 4 years, 
Sharon has dedicated herself to making HSTA the most effective champion 
of teachers in our State.
  For all of us who attempt to serve, in our own ways, the 
contributions of special individuals like Sharon embody what we strive 
to achieve. Sharon Mahoe's dedication in pursuit of the common good; 
her efforts to enhance the ability of teachers to perform their duties; 
and the singular fashion in which she exemplifies all that is best in 
our traditional work ethic--these are attributes that can never be too 
highly extolled.
  Mr. President, I would like to recognize Sharon Mahoe for her 
outstanding achievements. The true beneficiaries of her guidance are 
the teachers and students of Hawaii. Although her tenure as president 
of the Hawaii State Teachers Association comes to a close today, I am 
sure that we will continue to hear of her future accomplishments.

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