[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   TRIBUTE TO ZELMAR STEVENSON GORDON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 1995
  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Zelmar 
Stevenson Gordon as she celebrates her retirement from Browne Junior 
High School in the District of Columbia.
  Mrs. Gordon was born in Florence, SC, to the late Rev. Leo T. 
Stevenson and Mrs. Utensile Jackson Stevenson. She was educated in the 
Florence County public schools and later received her bachelor of 
science degree from Savannah State College. Mrs. Gordon continued her 
post graduate studies at the University of the District of Columbia.
  Mrs. Gordon's teaching career began in Georgia as a classroom 
teacher. In 1964 she moved to Washington, DC, and began her career with 
the District of Columbia public schools. After more than 30 years of 
service in education, she is retiring from Browne Junior High School, 
where she has served as a teacher and assistant principal. Truly, her 
commitment to education has taken her well beyond the call of duty. In 
addition to her duties as assistant principal, Mrs. Gordon sponsored 
many after-school programs designed to keep children from the ills of 
society, including school trips and educational enrichment.
  Active in her community, Mrs. Gordon is a member of Trinidad Baptist 
Church, where she sings in the gospel chorus and works diligently to 
serve the church and community. Her civic and professional affiliations 
include: Delta Pi Epsilon National Professional Honorary Society for 
Business Education, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Fort Washington 
Area Boys and Girls Clubs.
  A dedicated family person, she is married to John Gordon and is the 
mother of three sons, Jeffrard, Jon, and Jason. Mr. Speaker, I 
congratulate Mrs. Zelmar Stevenson Gordon on her retirement and join 
her family and friends in saluting her on July 22, 1995, at the 
Trinidad Baptist Church in Washington, DC.


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