[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1230]
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                         TRIBUTE TO SANDRA EPPS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding educator and a dear friend, Sandra Epps. Mrs. Epps will be 
honored by her peers at her retirement dinner on Friday, June 20, in 
Flint, MI.
  Sandra Epps is retiring after 33 years of service to the children of 
Flint. She has worked tirelessly as an educator in the Flint Community 
Schools during this time. A graduate of the Flint school system, Sandra 
returned to her community after completing her studies at Eastern 
Michigan University.
  Specializing in elementary education, Sandra started teaching in 
1964. Sandra's exemplary teaching style quickly earned accolades from 
her supervisors. In 1973 she was promoted to the position of assistant 
principal at Pierson Community School. She served in this capacity 
during the 1973-74 school year. During the 1974-75 school year she held 
the same post at Merrill Community School. In 1975 Sandra was elevated 
to the position of principal at Dewey Community School. In addition to 
serving as principal of Dewey, Sandra also spent several years as 
principal of Martin Luther King Community School and Potter 
Multicultural Global School. Sandra's commitment to her students 
reached far beyond the administrator's chair. She understood that 
problems in the classroom were often closely linked to problems outside 
the classroom. She took the time over the years to listen to and help 
her students. Over and over again her students returned the favor. She 
is an unsung hero in the field of education.
  Despite the pressures of raising a family, Sandra has devoted a large 
part of her life to many community organizations. She is the president 
of the Flint Human Relations Commission, the coordinator of the 
Victorious Christian Women Inc., and the vice president of the Flint 
Neighborhood Improvement and Preservation project. These are just a few 
of the community activities Sandra is dedicated too. The complete list 
is extensive.
  Sandra Epps is an oustanding educator and an outstanding person. I 
have known Sandra for many, many, years. Along with her husband John, 
her children Mark, Randy, and Trayce, Sandra has encouraged and 
supported me over the years. I very much treasure our friendship. I ask 
the House of Representatives to rise with me today to honor a truly 
great educator, Sandra Epps.

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