[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         HONORING JOAN SALTZEN

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 1995
  Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the selfless community 
leader and constituent, Joan Saltzen. She retired earlier this year as 
superintendent of schools of Colusa County.
  From 1983 to 1995 she transformed the Office of Education into a 
place where children were allowed to grow as individuals. Mrs. Saltzen 
wasn't afraid to bring new programs to the classroom in order to let 
the students explore their own individuality.
  Her career spanned nearly 30 years. Mrs. Saltzen's exuberance and 
motivation was as strong on her last day in education as it was on the 
first.
  Mrs. Saltzen got her start in education in 1965, when she was hired 
as a classroom teacher at McCloud Elementary School. From 1969 to 1971, 
she was the school's Miller-Unruh reading teacher, for children in 
first, second, and third grades.
  She served as a research intern from 1977 to 1979 for the Department 
of Research, Development and Evaluation at the Eugene 4J School 
District in Oregon.
  Mrs. Saltzen came to Colusa County in 1979 and until 1982 was the 
special education teacher for the Office of Education. The following 
year she began her tenure as superintendent of schools.
  Mrs. Saltzen has a Ph.D and M.S. in educational psychology from the 
University of Oregon. Her B.A. in liberal arts was from the University 
of Chicago. Mrs. Saltzen also completed the educational administration 
program at California State University, Chico.
  She has numerous credentials and affiliations with professional 
organizations.
  Perhaps her greatest attributes are an open mind for learning and an 
ability to excite others about education. Since leaving office last 
January, countless parents and educators throughout Colusa County have 
told me how much Mrs. Saltzen is missed as schools chief. I share their 
sentiment about her departure.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring Mrs. 
Saltzen for her many years of service to the Colusa County Office of 
Education. I wish her happiness and continued success in all her future 
endeavors.


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