[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF ALICE PETROSSIAN

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, November 8, 1997

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a woman who 
had dedicated her career to serving students throughout California and 
our Nation--Alice Petrossian. Now more than ever, we must encourage our 
teachers to be their best, push our students to work hard and set 
goals, and invest in strengthening our education system. Recently, this 
dear friend and educator was awarded the Professional of the Year award 
by the Armenian Professional Society for her ongoing commitment as an 
educator.
  Alice began her career at California State University Los Angeles, 
earning both her bachelor's and master's degree before heading to 
California State University Hayward to pursue her teaching credential. 
He work toward excellence in education was recognized early on as she 
received the Most Outstanding Graduate award at both schools.
  Alice then moved back to southern California where she became 
actively involved with the Glendale Unified School District serving 
recently as the director of special projects and intercultural 
programs. She has received much recognition for her service, and her 
talents have been called upon by each of the last three Governors of 
California.
  Alice has served on the California Community College Board, the 
California Post Secondary Education Board, and has worked with the 
Commission for the Establishment of Academic Content and Standards to 
ensure that quality curricula are united with well-prepared teachers 
offering our children the tools necessary for the future.
  Alice's most important work goes beyond any committee or board on 
which she might serve. Since her arrival in Glendale, she has reached 
out to students of all backgrounds. Alice has put faith in at-risk 
students, and those that might slip through the cracks. Her efforts to 
provide quality education for all students have distinguished her as a 
friend of education.
  Alice has gone above and beyond the call of duty by establishing 
scholarship funds, promoting mentoring programs, and working to benefit 
all students. The greatest honor she can receive, and the greatest 
thanks we can offer is by witnessing the change in the lives of every 
student she has touched. In recogniaiton of her commitment to 
edcuation, and to the students of California and our Nation, I ask my 
colleagues to join me today in saluting the service of Alice 
Petrossian.

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