[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 93 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO ALAN PAUL HASKVITZ--1997 INDUCTEE NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF 
                                  FAME

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 1997

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of Mr. Alan Paul Haskvitz who will be inducted 
into the Teacher's Hall of Fame this Saturday, June 28, 1997.
  Mr. Haskvitz, a sixth grade teacher at Suzanne Middle School in 
Walnut, CA, who lives in Alta Loma, CA, has spent a total of 23 years 
in the classroom. His distinguished career has earned him numerous 
awards, including Professional Best Teacher, Learning Magazine; Hero in 
Education, Reader's Digest; the President's Award for Environmental 
Education; the Christa McAuliffe National Award; and the Outstanding 
Social Studies Program for Los Angeles County and the State of 
California.
  Mr. Haskvitz has led the children he has taught to a remarkable 
number of achievements. His students have developed plans to end 
graffiti in schools and the community, sponsored seeing eye dogs, and 
created a Feed the Homeless garden that uses all recycle materials and 
water.
  Mr. Haskvitz has made a valuable contribution to the lives of 
hundreds of students. His teaching and leadership benefit not only the 
school in which he works, but also the community in which he lives. 
Both Walnut and Alta Loma benefit from Alan Haskvitz's efforts to 
energize and mobilize students to embrace learning and give back to 
their communities. I am proud to represent Mr. Haskvitz in Congress and 
offer my warmest congratulations on a job, and a career, well done.

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