[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. HORTENSE HUNN

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Hortense Hunn's years of outstanding achievement and service to the 
children and families of San Bernardino County, and to bid her a fond 
farewell as she retires from more than 30 years of service to the Head 
Start and Preschool Services Programs in San Bernardino County.
  Mrs. Hunn has dedicated both her professional and her personal lives 
to helping improve the lives of those most in need of our community. As 
the Executive Director of the Preschool Services Department for San 
Bernardino County, Mrs. Hunn has taken a program that initially served 
only a handful of children and turned it into an exemplary department 
that serves over 5,300 children and their families. Under Mrs. Hunn's 
direction, the Head Start Program has been nationally recognized for 
its success. Her leadership has also extended well beyond the local 
area to positions with regional and national committees and 
organizations.
  Mrs. Hunn's personal achievements include: 31 years with the Head 
Start Program in San Bernardino County; Policy Council Member, 
Children's Network of San Bernardino County; first President, 
California Head Start Association; National Head Start Association 
member; Governor's Child Development Programs Advisory Committee 
member; Southern California Cluster of Head Start Grantees Advisory 
Board founder; Black Voice Newspaper's Woman of Achievement for 1992; 
past Secretary, NAACP; Black Culture Foundation's 1997 Black Rose Award 
recipient.
  Mrs. Hunn has also volunteered as a Board Member of the Cornerstone 
Christian Preschool, is a member of the Hospitality Committee for New 
Hope Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino, and is a member of 
the Children's Defense Fund.
  Hortense Hunn is a remarkable person. Her dedication and commitment 
to the community and those less fortunate extends to every aspect of 
her life. She has touched the lives of countless families, and while 
she will be sorely missed, she has left San Bernardino County a great 
legacy and serves as an example for us all. Her new community will 
undoubtedly benefit greatly from her presence. Mrs. Hunn is truly a 
friend to all in need and I consider myself very lucky to have worked 
with her over the years.

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