[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 59 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E702]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CLARA MacNAMEE

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 1996

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my district's 
more dedicated and caring individuals, Clara MacNamee. Clara is being 
honored as Marin County Teacher of the Year for 1996. I wish that I 
could be with her colleagues, friends and family to celebrate her 
remarkable accomplishments.
  Clara began working with the Marin Office of Education in 1976. 
There, she helped develop a classroom whose sole purpose was to serve 
students involved with drugs and alcohol. The success of this 
classroom, which focused on a variety of activities, such as peer 
coaching, and family involvement, expanded into a charter school called 
Sobriety High School. Student throughout the county are now attending 
this school and are being touched by Clara's enthusiasm and love of 
teaching. Marin County and our Nation, owe a great deal to Clara for 
her tireless efforts in providing exceptional education to students 
with special needs.
  I was not surprised to learn that Clara has been the recipient of 
many education awards. In 1992, she received the Marin County Golden 
Bell Award for Academic Excellence, and, in 1993, she was awarded the 
California State Golden Bell Award for Academic Excellence. I continue 
to be impressed by Clara's dedication to the students in our community 
and her vision for their success.
  In addition to her work in education, Clara has been a committed 
member of the community. She served as a CPR instructor for the 
American Heart Association and the Red Cross for over 10 years and was 
a Braille transcriber for 5 years. Clara also served as a community 
representative to her local Community Service District for 17 years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Clara MacNamee 
during this special evening at the Marin Art and Garden Center. I 
extend my thanks and appreciation and my hearty congratulations and 
best wishes to Clara for continued success in the years to come.

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