[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2057]
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                CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. CHARLES PATTERSON

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 1995

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give special tribute to my 
constituent and dear friend, Dr. Charles Patterson, superintendent of 
the Killeen Independent School District, Killeen, TX. Dr. Patterson has 
been named Superintendent of the Year for the State of Texas by the 
Texas Association of School Boards.
  Dr. Patterson has a distinguished list of accomplishments. A past-
president of both the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and 
the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, he 
currently serves as president of the American Society for Curriculum 
Development and as a board member of both the Military Impacted Schools 
Association and the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools. 
In these capacities, he is widely known and respected as a champion for 
impact aid and as someone who cares about studying and expanding 
curriculum development.
  Dr. Patterson has also distinguished himself in civic service to his 
community. He is a deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First 
Baptist Church of Killeen, a past-president of the Greater Killeen 
Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Killeen Exchange Club. He is a 
fine example of someone who is devoted to serving his community and 
Nation. I extend my sincere appreciation and congratulations for his 
dedication to excellence and his commitment to guide the future of our 
youth toward a brighter future.
  Mr. Speaker, my admiration for Dr. Patterson and my appreciation for 
his leadership and commitment runs deep. That is why I urge my 
colleagues to join me today in recognizing and honoring a true 
gentleman for his contribution to the school children of central Texas 
and of our Nation.

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