[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF LOIS BEAUBIAN

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to honor and 
acknowledge my friend Lois Beaubian for her distinguished career and 
her contributions to family and community. On June 26, 1998, Lois will 
retire as Principal of Saturn Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, 
culminating an illustrious career. I thank you, Mr. Speaker and 
esteemed colleagues, for joining me in commemorating this occasion.
  Lois Beaubian--a longtime resident of Los Angeles--embarked on her 
path of lifetime achievement in 1954, graduating from Manual Arts High 
School. Following high school, Lois worked for Golden State Mutual Life 
Insurance Company, and received a scholarship through the firm to 
continue her education. While a full-time employee of Golden State, 
Lois studied education at California State University, Los Angeles.
  After her graduation from Cal State, L.A. in 1965 with a bachelor of 
arts degree in Education, Lois began her career in education. Her first 
position was as a teacher at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School. 
Through her experience as a teacher, Lois developed an interest in 
educating students with special needs. Lois continued her education 
while working as a teacher and earned a masters degree in Special 
Education from California Lutheran College in 1983.
  Lois Beaubian taught at a number of Los Angeles schools, including 
Western Avenue Elementary, Marvin Elementary, and Crenshaw High School. 
In 1985, Lois took her expertise into school administration as an 
Administrative Assistant at Carver Junior High School. From 1986-88, 
Lois served over 55,000 Los Angeles Unified School District students as 
manager of the compensatory education program. In 1988, she assumed the 
position of Assistant Principal of Manchester Elementary. Lois Beaubian 
began her tenure as Principal of Saturn Street Elementary School in 
1992. Throughout her career, Lois developed a reputation as a warm, 
caring, and effective teacher and administrator. As Principal of 
Saturn, she inaugurated a computer technology program that is a 
permanent tribute to her commitment to assuring the future success of 
her students.
  Lois is active in a number of community and professional 
organizations. She has served as a career instructor for the Los 
Angeles Urban League, as President of Women Aware, as Grammateus of 
Alpha Kappa Alpha, and as a member of the NAACP. Lois also is an 
Elementary Consultant to the Children's Discovery Centers of America, a 
member of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, and the Council 
of Black Administrators.
  Lois and George Beaubian have been partners in life for 39 years and 
instilled in their children great self confidence and intellectual 
curiosity. Lois and George are now the proud grandparents of Britt, 
Jacqueline's son.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mrs. Lois Beaubian on her long-time 
commitment to the education of our children, her service to our 
community, and her dedication to her family. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating her and extending our best wishes to her and 
George for many years of good health and prosperity.




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