[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. MARTIN AND RALPH KERMOIAN

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 23, 1995
  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, in a few days, two of 
California's most outstanding educators will retire after years of 
effective public service.
  Both James J. Martin and Ralph Kermoian have served the Lafayette 
School District for 25 years. Dr. Martin is currently serving as 
superintendent of the district, and Mr. Kermoian is assistant 
superintendent. Over the years, they have filled many other roles in 
educational administration.
  As of July 1, these dedicated men will leave the Lafayette School 
District to pursue other ventures. Their presence will be missed by the 
thousands of present and former students who have benefited from their 
dedicated stewardship of Lafayette's schools.
  It is a pleasure for me to join with the entire Lafayette community 
in thanking James Martin and Ralph Kermoian for all they have done to 
enhance learning in the East Bay region. Bestowing the precious gift of 
knowledge on young minds is both a challenge and a vital need, and 
James and Ralph deserve much credit for their roles in preparing future 
generations for tomorrow. I am most pleased to recognize them in the 
Congressional Record.


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