[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO JOHN LOCKHART, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY 
                          OFFICE OF EDUCATION

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 1996

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the retirement 
of John Lockhart, who later this month will complete a distinguished 
career in education spanning nearly 30 years, including the last 20 as 
the legislative advocate for the San Diego County Office of Education.
  As legislative advocate, John Lockhart has been charged with a 
multitude of difficult tasks: following education legislation both in 
the California Legislature and in Congress; working closely with local, 
State, and Federal officials in San Diego County; coordinating with 
superintendents, trustees, and staff of the San Diego County School 
District; and organizing an endless number of programs, briefings, and 
workshops.
  For all of these responsibilities, John Lockhart has had one goal: to 
improve the education of elementary school students in San Diego with 
leadership and service. As a former member of the San Diego School 
Board, I can attest to the fact that John Lockhart has achieved this 
goal year after year. The entire San Diego County educational community 
will remember John for his efforts to improve the educational quality 
of our schools.
  John began his career in 1957 as a science education researcher for 
the National Science Foundation. He next served as executive assistant 
to the chief lobbyist at the National Education Association.
  Beginning in 1966 he was an educational systems specialist at Litton 
Educational Publishing in Washington, DC. He later served as vice 
president of the Taber Management Co. in Washington, DC, where he 
helped education clients with membership, funding, and program 
promotion, and was involved in the marketing of multimedia materials in 
applied behavioral sciences.
  John has also worked for the Washington State Department of Public 
Instruction and the Colorado Education Association.
  Since his arrival to San Diego in 1977, John has become a highly 
respected member of the Association of California School 
Administrators. His contributions as legislative advocate for education 
in San Diego County will forever be remembered and appreciated. I ask 
all residents of San Diego County to join me in saying ``well done'' to 
a true leader and advocate for education.

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