[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARGE KELTNER

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 5, 1996

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor a great citizen who 
has made a tremendous impact on educating children in the School City 
of Hammond, IN. Mrs. Marge Keltner, title I director for the School 
City of Hammond, retired at the end of the 1996 school year.
  Mrs. Keltner began her career in education in 1955 as a fourth grade 
classroom teacher. She came to the School City of Hammond in 1959 in 
the same capacity. In 1965, Mrs. Keltner's teaching assignment changed 
when she became the title I reading teacher. Title I is a federally 
funded educational program that assists students who have reading 
problems. Mrs. Keltner's role with title I expanded through the years 
as she became a title I reading teacher coordinator, instructional 
supervisor, and, finally, program director. Mrs. Keltner also taught 
undergraduate and graduate level education at Indiana University 
Northwest and Purdue University Calumet.
  In addition to her work with the title I program, Mrs. Keltner worked 
diligently to foster literacy. She is currently a charter member of the 
Hammond Area Reading Council and has served on the board of directors 
for the Calumet Area Literary Council. In addition, Mrs. Keltner served 
two terms as president of the Indiana State Reading Council and was 
appointed by Governor Bayh to a statewide Literacy Coalition.
  Marge Keltner can be very proud of the work she has done to improve 
the quality of life for the citizens of Indiana's First Congressional 
District. She serves as a positive role model for teachers and students 
alike, and proves that with a little assistance from a caring teacher, 
a child can grow into and prosper as a productive adult.

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