[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 83 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1074-E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO DR. ANNA MAE BURDI

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Anna Mae 
Burdi, former assistant superintendent for community services in the 
L'Anse Creuse Public School system. Dr. Burdi retired last year and in 
honor of her longtime commitment to the students and the community, the 
L'Anse Creuse Board of Education is naming their newest educational 
facility the Anna Mae Burdi Center for Community Development.
  Dr. Burdi devoted nearly 40 years to public education--the past 14 at 
L'Anse Creuse. She began her career as an elementary school teacher in 
1955. However, for the majority of her career she specialized in giving 
adults a second chance by teaching adult basic education. She also 
taught at Wayne State University in Detroit.
  During her tenure at L'Anse Creuse, Dr. Burdi earned the respect of 
her colleagues and students alike. Her expertise led to many 
invitations to direct education workshops in several States. She was 
also a workshop director for the Michigan Department of Education and 
has done many presentations at [[Page E1075]] National Adult Education 
conferences. Her efforts to improve adult education have undoubtedly 
benefitted students around the country.
  Dr. Burdi was largely responsible for creating a community education 
program that is a model within our State. And, although she is missed 
at L'Anse Creuse, her colleagues and students throughout Michigan 
continue to learn because of her devotion to education. It is truly 
fitting for the board of education to bestow Dr. Burdi the honor of 
naming the new center after her.
  On Sunday, May 21, 1995, when the L'Anse Creuse Public School's 
newest building becomes the Anna Mae Burdi Center for Community 
Development, a permanent legacy of a lifetime commitment to public 
education will be established.
  I have known Dr. Burdi for many years and I know she is grateful for 
the distinction. I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Dr. Burdi 
and the L'Anse Creuse board for their role in honoring her. Dr. Burdi 
richly deserves the recognition.


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