[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E822-E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO KATE BYRNES

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kate Byrnes, the 1995 
California Teacher of the Year. Kate Byrnes works for the Marin County 
Office of Education as a teacher for the visually impaired and as an 
orientation and mobility specialist. She has served the 
[[Page E823]] people of Marin County well in this capacity, and earned 
a reputation for being one of the most exemplary teachers in her field.
  Kate Byrnes has devoted countless hours to her students and 
demonstrates an uncommon commitment to her educational mission. Time 
and time again she has intervened on behalf of her students and their 
families. In addition, she has coordinated overnight ski trips for the 
blind and visually impaired in order to increase their recreational 
opportunities.
  Kate Byrnes has been active in organizations, including the Low 
Incidence Regional Network for Northern California and the shared 
decision-making Leadership Team of teachers and administrators for the 
Marin County Office of Education's special education division. She has 
been an instructor and guest lecturer at San Francisco State 
University, helping to motivate others to become exceptional teachers 
for the visually impaired.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Kate Byrnes 
for being selected as the 1995 California Teacher of the Year. Marin 
County owes a great deal of gratitude for the tireless efforts of Kate 
Byrnes over the years. I extend my hearty congratulations and best 
wishes to Kate.


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