[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
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                  RETIREMENT OF DR. JOHN N. ARRINGTON

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great friend and 
community leader from California's 50th Congressional District. Dr. 
John Arrington has dedicated his life to improving the educational and 
social well-being of children throughout the San Diego Unified School 
District. With his retirement on June 10, we will lose his presence on 
school campuses throughout San Diego, but not his continuing leadership 
in the community.
  Those of us in the educational community are well aware of the 
commitment to educational excellence that John has shown throughout his 
distinguished career. He has also been an active participant in helping 
to improve living conditions in his community, notably as a leader and 
officer of the Southeast Kiwanis Club.
  John began his educational training by earning his bachelor of 
science degree from Tuskegee University in 1963. He received his 
master's degree in school administration from San Diego State 
University in 1974, and his Ph.D. in school administration from U.S. 
International University in 1977. He also received training from the 
Howard University School of Law in 1967, and he earned a counseling 
credential from San Diego State University in 1972.
  John has distinguished himself as a teacher, counselor, and 
administrator for nearly 30 years, serving as district administrator, 
vice-principal, and principal in the San Diego Unified School District.
  Nationally recognized for his work, John has been honored by the 
Administrators Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Kiwanis 
International, the Association of California School Administrators, and 
the Parent Advisory Task Force.
  As he retires from a sterling career in education that was marked by 
vision, creativity, and strong leadership, I joined his family and 
friends in congratulating him on nearly 30 years as an inspiration to 
us all.

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