[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       IN HONOR OF VIVIAN T. HOPE

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, February 1, 1995
  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to take the opportunity 
to congratulate Mrs. Vivian T. Hope on 50 years of service to the Glynn 
County School System.
  Born and raised in Brunswick, GA. Mrs. Hope recieved her bachelor of 
arts degree from Albany State in Albany, GA and receive master of 
education degrees from Armstrong State College, Savannah State College, 
and Georgia Southern University. She also holds an educational 
specialist degree from Nova University in Florida.
  Vivian Hope began her career in Glynn County in 1965 teaching fifth 
grade at Burroughs Elementary School. In 1967, she became one of the 
first African-American instructors to teach at Goodyear Elementary 
School. She later continued her career at Risley Sixth Grade Center and 
Glynn County Middle School, where she served as a team leader and 
chairperson of the social studies department. Vivian has received 
numerous honors. While at Glynn County Middle School, she was selected 
the 1981 Teacher of the Year. In 1988-1990 she participated in various 
Georgia Educational Leadership Conferences; in 1992, she was selected 
to participate in the State of Georgia Governor's School Leadership 
Institute. Most recently, Vivian served on the Southern Association 
Visiting Team for Bibb County, located in the 2nd district of Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout Mrs. Hope's career, she has been a role model 
to both students and aspiring young teachers. When asked, If you had it 
to do all over again, would you? Her response, ``Of course, with any 
job you have your good days and your bad, but for me, I wouldn't change 
a thing.''
  Too often, we forget to acknowledge those who spend 6 to 8 hours a 
day educating our children. Today, I salute Vivian Hope for spending 30 
years with our children.
  In conclusion, I also want to add that one of her best students is 
her own daughter, Theresa Hooper. Many of us know Theresa, and have had 
the pleasure of working with her on various State and national issues. 
She originally worked on the Senate Appropriations Committee, but in 
1992, we on the House side had the good fortune of having her work with 
us. She is bright, intelligent and a true professional.
  With people like Theresa serving as a sample of her mother's fine 
work, we can be sure that Mrs. Hope's legacy will live on for many 
years.
  The world is clearly better for her outstanding contributions to 
America. Congratulations Mrs. Hope.


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