[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E691-E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY COALITION PROJECT

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and dedication of a group of outstanding 
teachers, staff, and other individuals to the students of San 
Bernardino County, California. On May 12th, the San Bernardino County 
Superintendent of Schools will honor some of the finest teachers in 
California at a Celebration of Excellence, a dinner and recognition 
program honoring the work of the Community Coalition project.
  The Community Coalition is a countywide partnership project 
established to respond to the needs of public education through 
collaborative partnerships. As a result of this effort, successful 
programs have been put in place for San Bernardino County students in 
the areas of literacy, technology, school safety and career 
preparation. Clearly, the success of this project is tied directly to 
the teachers, staff and other partners who have worked diligently on 
this effort within the last three years.
  The teachers who will be honored for their work with early literacy 
include Diane Harlan, Celeste Danjou, Dawn Fletcher, Sue Rhoades, Mary 
Gee, Terry Rogers, Audrey Howard, Tine Pelletier, Donna Libutti, Luanne 
Rhodes, Patty Dipaolo, Audrey Folden, Helen Rockett, Hester Turpin, Ava 
Gonick, Susan Birrell, Vickie Holman, Aleen Massey, Liz Fragua, Cathy 
Richardson, Joan Carey, Sue Cornell, Lynne Merryfield, Arlene 
Mistretta, Janie Pierson, Darwin Ruhle, Iris Tramp, Denie Cates-

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Darnell, Caroleen Cosand, Jean Fenn, Carol Besser, Londa Carter, Denise 
Dugger, Cynthia Freymueller, Rachael Emery, Judy Lowrie, Marge Ruffalo, 
Laura Chapman, Luis Ibarra, Chris Richards, and Melody Davidsmeier.
  Being recognized for their work in technology education are Jim 
Roller, Steve Bailey, Cindy Robinson, Ruthetta Brandt, Leandra Pearson, 
Kathy Gilbert, Jim Evans, Noelle Kreider, Alexis Carlson, John Patten, 
Bob Watson, and Linda Jungwirth. Those praised for their work on the 
focus on the future include Judith Pratt, Michelle Beutler, Dr. Bill 
Clark, Carrie Childress, Jeff Drozd, Patricia Merriam, Skip Brown, 
Laura Brundige, Jerry Bennett, Geri Kubanek-York, Jere Lloyd, Leslie 
Rodden, and Pam Stockard.
  In addition, the following individuals will be recognized for their 
work with school safety; Norma Ashworth, Robert Martinez, David Mann, 
Beth Henry, Sally Foster, Marc Divine, Cathy Magana, Tim Kelleghan, 
Tina Maeda, Jimmie Jimenez, Rich Laabs, Michael Vance, Debbie Fairfax, 
and Joe Kaempher.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me and our colleagues in recognizing 
the fine work of these individuals. Barry Pulliam, the County 
Superintendent of Schools is also worthy of praise for his outstanding 
leadership on the Community Coalition project. Efforts to educate our 
students and prepare them for the future are certainly worthy of our 
recognition and it is only fitting that the House pay tribute to these 
fine citizens today.

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