[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 103 (Monday, August 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 1, 1994]


 
 HONORING DR. STUART E. GOTHOLD ON HIS RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF 
                       LOS ANGELES COUNTY SCHOOLS

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 1, 1994

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a special 
individual and dedicated educator, Dr. Stuart E. Gothold, 
superintendent of Los Angeles County Schools.
  As superintendent, Dr. Gothold has dedicated over 35 years of service 
to providing our children with a superior public education. Responsible 
for 200 school sites, 3,400 employees, 15,000 students, and an annual 
budget of $339 million, he has gained a reputation as an effective 
administrator and visionary leader who has admirably led county schools 
through tough economic times.
  Dr. Gothold is well respected and admired for his involvement in 
local, county, State and national issues and efforts to improve our 
educational system. Most notably, he has directed the development of 
strategic plans to position the office of education as a key voice in 
California public education; established model choice high schools--
arts and international business--on California State University 
campuses; and established community-based schools for at-risk youth.
  In addition to his extensive professional responsibilities, Dr. 
Gothold has volunteered countless hours to the community. He is co-
chair of the Los Angeles County Music Center Education Council, co-
chair of rebuild Los Angeles education task force, and active member of 
countless civic organizations, including Workforce Los Angeles, Los 
Angeles Area Boy Scouts Council, the United Way campaign, and the Santa 
Fe Springs Rotary Club.
  As he assumes new challenges as clinical professor of educational 
administration at the University of Southern California, he leaves 
behind a legacy of commitment and dedication to the educational well-
being of our children. His footsteps will be hard to follow.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
distinguished educator, Dr. Stuart E. Gothold, and in saluting him for 
his exemplary leadership and outstanding service to Los Angeles County 
Schools, and in particular, to the students in my congressional 
district.

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