[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
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                   A TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLOTTE WENHAM

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 1998

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of a great educator, community leader, and good friend to all of 
Southwest Michigan, Dr. Charlotte Wenham. After thirty years of 
dedicated service to the students and community of St. Joseph, 
Michigan, Char is stepping down from her position as Assistant 
Superintendent of St. Joseph Public Schools.
  Since 1968, Dr. Wenham has helped to shape young minds in the St. 
Joseph Public Schools. First at the head of the class as teacher, then 
at the head of a school as principal, finally spending the last few 
years heading an effort to develop innovative and creative programs, 
curriculum, and policies for the district.
  While her talents will be missed, I am happy to report that she will 
be pursuing other interests in our community and will continue to lend 
her vast knowledge. While she may be changing roles, her dedication to 
students, to learning, and to creating a brighter tomorrow won't 
change.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that all of my colleagues join me in wishing her 
many more happy and healthy years. On behalf of southwest Michigan, I 
would like to thank her for all of her service, dedication and 
commitment to St. Joseph.

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