[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E970-E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   SALUTE TO MS. DOLORES FAIR FIELDS

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Ms. Dolores Fair 
Fields on the occasion of her retirement. As a native of South 
Philadelphia, Mrs. Fields has contributed a great deal to her community 
throughout her lifetime.
  Twenty-nine years ago, Ms. Fields began a Government career with the 
U.S. Electronics Command. After working there, and at the U.S. Mint, 
Ms. Fields joined the Head Start Regional Office in Philadelphia in 
1970. Throughout her career at Head Start, Ms. Fields was responsible 
for grants in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Ms. Fields was also 
responsible for training the new staff at the Head Start Regional 
Office. As a trainer, Ms. Fields brought many new Head Start 
Specialists to the Regional Office. Ms. Fields abilities have helped 
the Head Start Office grow to meet the changing needs of families 
throughout Pennsylvania.
  Ms. Fields has been recognized by the Federal Government for her 
outstanding public service. She is a recipient of the Federal Executive 
Board Bronze Medal Certificate of Achievement, the Assistant 
Secretary's Exceptional Achievement Award, the Assistant Secretary's 
Certificate of Appreciation and numerous other awards and citations.
  In addition to her full time work for the Federal Government, Ms. 
Fields is the single parent of two sons. Ms. Fields did an admirable 
[[Page E971]] job of raising her sons who have both served with 
distinction in the U.S. Air Force.
  With her remaining spare time, Ms. Fields has served as a mentor for 
the literacy program in the Philadelphia School System and as an active 
member of the Tasker Street Baptist Church.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in recognizing Ms. Fields for 
her fine contributions to her country and community and I wish her the 
best of luck as she enters the next chapter of her life.


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