[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 64 (Thursday, May 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HAMDEN TEACHER RETIRING AFTER 40 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 1996

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, at the end of this 1995-96 academic year, 
Barbara Reiber will retire from the Hamden Public School System after 
40 years of dedicated service. As a committed high school teacher, she 
has worked tirelessly to educate students, and engage them in their 
community. It is with tremendous pleasure that I rise today to salute 
this incredible individual, who means so much to me and has contributed 
so much to the town of Hamden.
  Barbara's dedication to expanding the minds of high school students 
is illustrated by a lifetime of public service. Her career has involved 
teaching U.S. history, world history, and Third World history as a 
teacher in the social studies department at Hamden High School. In 
addition, she has been extremely active in curriculum and staff 
development throughout her 40 years in the system.
  Most characteristic of Barbara, however, has been her tremendous 
energy and generosity in contributing to extracurricular activities at 
Hamden High School. She has recognized the importance of developing 
young leaders, and expanding their education through community 
involvement. Throughout her career she has supported and strengthened 
several student organizations. Having served as advisor to the student 
council and human relations club, Barbara enhanced the awareness and 
leadership skills of many Hamden High School students.
  During the past 2 years Barbara has been very supportive of an 
initiative that is of special significance to me, the Anti-Crime Youth 
Council. Without the commitment and effort of people like her, this 
regional organization, which involves high school students in projects 
to tackle issues related to youth violence, would never have developed. 
Time and time again she offered energy and ideas to this organization, 
and was dedicated to engaging Hamden High School students in the 
process. She recognized the value of creating opportunities for 
teenagers to address common problems at a regional level, and worked 
closely with my staff to organize Anti-Crime Youth Council activities.
  It is exactly this commitment to community that distinguishes the 
career of Barbara Reiber and it is with great pleasure that I commend 
her for 40 years of achievement and service to our community. I join 
her colleagues, and her friends and family members in thanking Barbara 
for caring so much for Hamden's youth, and in wishing her a very 
enjoyable retirement.

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