[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO LORNA M. HART

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to Mrs. 
Lorna M. Hart for her 30 years of outstanding service as a teacher in 
the Los Angeles Unified School District. In recognition of her 
dedication to the children of Los Angeles, Mrs. Hart will be honored by 
her friends and family at an appreciation dinner on June 10, 1995. It 
is a pleasure to share with my colleagues just a few of her many 
accomplishments.
  A dedicated student, Mrs. Hart received her bachelor of arts degree 
from the University of California at Los Angeles [UCLA] in 1960. By 
1965, Mrs. Hart received her general elementary teaching credentials 
and began her 30 year career with the Los Angeles Unified School 
District. Later, she returned to school, and in 1975 she earned her 
masters of arts in education from California State University, Los 
Angeles, as well as a media education credential.
  From 1964 until her retirement in September of last year, Mrs. Hart 
taught elementary and special education, touching the lives of many 
young students. As a special education teacher to students with 
physical disabilities, Mrs. Hart worked closely with administrators, 
school support staff, teachers, and parents to enrich the educational 
experience of disabled youth. Mrs. Hart was also responsible for 
implementing ``Career Week'' for young children and served on the 
Ethnic Heritage Committee for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
  In addition to her teaching, Mrs. Hart has contributed greatly to the 
Los Angeles Christian community. Mrs. Hart was ordained to preach the 
gospel and is the former assistant pastor of the People's United 
Community Church of Christ, Inc. Mrs. Hart is currently affiliated with 
the Emmanuel Independent Community Church where she is an associate 
pastor and minister of christian education. She serves on the board of 
directors for Christian Women in Action, is president of the Community 
Alliance of Pastors and Ministers, and treasurer of the West Adams 
Christian Athletics.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in saluting Mrs. Lorna M. Hart on her many years of dedicated 
service to her students and the Los Angeles Unified School District. It 
is a pleasure to join her family, friends, and colleagues in 
recognizing her distinguished teaching career and wishing Mrs. Hart 
well on the occasion of her retirement.


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