[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
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HONORING DR. SOLOMON STINSON FOR 36 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND CONTINUED 
                 SERVICE TO DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 1997

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on February 26, Van E. Blanton 
Elementary School will honor Dr. Solomon Stinson, Chairman of the Dade 
County School Board, as a ``Living Legend.'' It is my great pleasure to 
join Dr. Stinson's family, friends, coworkers, and students in 
recognizing his 36 years of outstanding and continued service to our 
community. I know my colleagues will join me in congratulating Dr. 
Stinson for his dedication as an educator, a role model, and a mentor 
who helped shape thousands of children in my district.
  Dr. Stinson earned a Bachelor's degree in social studies, 
mathematics, and science certification from Alabama State University, a 
master's degree in school administration and supervision from the 
University of Iowa, and a doctoral degree in school administration from 
the University of Iowa. He also received a certification in elementary 
education from the University of Miami and a certification in adult 
education from Florida State University.
  Dr. Stinson began his career by teaching at Holmes Elementary School. 
He quickly advanced to become the assistant principal at Rainbow Park 
and North Grade Elementary Schools, and later principal at North Grade 
and Lake Steven Elementary Schools. Dr. Stinson distinguished himself 
as an outstanding administrator in the position of assistant 
superintendent of the Bureau of Business Services with the Dade County 
school system. He served in several other important positions in the 
Dade County public school system, including area superintendent of the 
north central district; associate superintendent and later senior 
associate superintendent of the bureau of school operations; and deputy 
superintendent of school operations for Dade County public schools. 
Today, Dr. Stinson continues his outstanding record as a school board 
member for District 2 and Dade County school board chairman. We are 
fortunate that Dr. Stinson devoted his life to ensuring quality 
education for all our children.
  In addition to his many years as an educator, Dr. Stinson has been 
extremely active in other areas of our community. He is a member of 
Mount Tabor Baptist Church, where he serves as chairman of the board of 
trustees for the last 6 years. He also chaired the Hurricane Trust Fund 
and the Red Cross Committee. Dr. Stinson is a member of the board of 
directors of jobs for Miami, and a committee member and council 
advisory board member of the Boy Scouts of America. His exceptional, 
notable service, and commitment to Dade County has included dozens of 
positions in numerous organizations, earning more awards than I can 
list here.
  Dr. Solomon Stinson has proven to be a ``Living Legend,'' and an 
excellent role model for our children. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my 
entire community and as a former educator myself, I offer him my 
deepest thanks for his many years of dedicated service, and our best 
wishes for his continued success.

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