[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SISTER PATRICIA LYONS

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 1996

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my district's 
most dedicated and caring individuals, Sister Patricia Lyons. Sister 
Patricia is being honored for a lifetime of exemplary service to her 
community. I wish that I could have joined with her colleagues, 
friends, former students, and family last Friday to celebrate her 
remarkable accomplishments.
  Over 50 years ago, Sister Patricia founded and served as the first 
director of the Garden School at Dominican College in San Rafael. At 
Garden School, Sister Patricia has introduced generations of youngsters 
to the joys of math and reading, the challenges of computers, and the 
freedom of expression through art. Through her work for the Garden 
School, which was the first school for early childhood education in 
Marin County, Sister Patricia has touched the lives of over 3,000 
children.
  Through her work Sister Patricia has instilled in her students a 
sense of social responsibility and concern for other cultures, while 
providing a strong academic base that ensures their future success. 
Today her classroom is filled with the children and grandchildren of 
former students, and this multigenerational tradition testifies to the 
love and high esteem in which Sister Patricia is held by her community. 
In addition to numerous awards and honors, Sister Patricia has been 
named Marin County's Private Schoolmaster of 1996.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Sister 
Patricia Lyons during this special evening at Dominican College. Marin 
County owes a great deal of gratitude for the tireless efforts of 
Sister Patricia. She has long championed the importance of early 
childhood education in our community. I extend my hearty 
congratulations and best wishes to Sister Patricia for continued 
success in the years to come.

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