[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LOIS A. CALLAHAN

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 16, 1997

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call the attention of my 
colleagues in the Congress to the extraordinary educational career of 
Lois A. Callahan, the chancellor of the San Mateo Community College 
District. After 27 years of service to the San Mateo Community College 
District, Ms. Callahan will retire at the end of this academic year as 
chancellor.
  The necessity of higher education has become increasingly apparent in 
our competitive society. People of all ages realize that happiness and 
success are often tied to a college education. Invaluable teachers--
such as Lois Callahan have risen to the challenge of preparing 
Americans to be a part of a highly educated and skilled work force.
  Like most dedicated educators, Lois Callahan's career in--and 
commitment to--education started at an early age. In 1954 she graduated 
from Southwest Missouri State University, with a degree in business and 
education. Lois continued her education at California State University, 
Chico, were she earned a master's degree in business education. She 
received a doctorate in higher education administration at the 
University of Southern California in 1973. Lois also earned 
certificates in educational programs at Harvard and Stanford.
  Lois Callahan's teaching career started at the College of San Mateo 
in 1968 as an instructor of business. She taught at UC Berkeley and 
Santa Cruz as well as California State University, Hayward. Ms. 
Callahan returned to the College of San Mateo, and taught there until 
1974 as a professor in the School of Business.
  Lois Callahan moved on into the field of education administration, 
becoming the dean of Education at San Jose City College in 1974. She 
was the first woman to hold this post in the California community 
college system. She did not forget her dedication and commitment to the 
College of San Mateo, however, and she became dean of Instruction in 
1976 and eventually president in 1978. In 1991 Ms. Callahan became the 
chancellor-superintendent of the San Mateo County Community College 
District.
  Mr. Speaker, beyond her outstanding career in education, Lois 
Callahan has made a magnificent contribution to our community. She is a 
member of the board of directors of the United Way and the San Mateo 
County Mental Health Association, and she serves as chair of the San 
Mateo County Leadership Council. Lois is an active and dedicated member 
of numerous other organizations throughout the bay area.
  Lois Callahan is an outstanding member of our community and an 
inspiration to all of us on the peninsula. She has received many 
awards, including the U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Award, 
and she was inducted into the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame. 
Lois Callahan has dedicated her life to our community. She will be 
sorely missed, but we wish here a happy and fulfilling retirement.

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