[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E744]
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TRIBUTE TO LINDA L. CROUSHORE, ED.D., CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY 
                 OF THE MON VALLEY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

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                            HON. MIKE DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Linda Croushore and 
to recognize her years of outstanding leadership at the Mon Valley 
Education Consortium. Dr. Croushore's vision of public education has 
been the source of positive change for the students and communities of 
the Mon Valley.
  Under the direction of Dr. Croushore, the Mon Valley Education 
Consortium has more than lived up to its name by launching innovative 
projects that engage our children in the learning process while 
building partnerships among the 20 school districts they serve and the 
surrounding region. Clearly, Dr. Croushore's belief that every 
community has the capacity to respond through collaborative action has 
been proven to be true as evidenced through the countless number of 
success stories the consortium has helped to write over the past 10 
years.
  Since its inception in 1987, the Mon Valley Education Consortium has 
grown considerably, but its core commitment to providing every child 
with a quality education through the leadership, and support of many, 
has steadfastly remained. While not always an easy task, creating 
consensus from within has been a hallmark of Dr. Croushore's guidance. 
More than words can convey, Dr. Croushore's actions illustrate that 
improving our public schools is not an option, but a necessity.
  I am pleased to consider Linda a friend, and know that I am not alone 
in having an enormous amount of respect for her. Congratulations and 
thank you for your significant achievements on behalf of quality public 
education, and most of all for your indefatigable spirit.

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