[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO JANE SMITH

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 1998

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding service of Mrs. Jane Smith of 
Yucaipa, California. Jane, the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum 
and Instruction at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools 
Office in San Bernardino, is moving to Colorado shortly to pursue a 
wonderful professional opportunity with the Weld County District 6 
School District.
  Jane graduated from the University of California, Davis with a 
Bachelor of Arts in English in 1968. Ten years later, she completed her 
Master of Arts in Education with a special emphasis on reading. She 
began her professional educational career as an English teacher with 
the Vallejo City Unified School District in 1968, and later, with the 
Fontana Unified School District in 1979. She served as a Reading 
Resource Specialist with the Fontana Unified School District from 1980-
83 and a District Resource Teacher from 1983-1985.
  In 1985, Jane became Assistant Principal at Fontana Junior High 
School. One year later, she became Director of Staff Development for 
the Fontana Unified School District where she served until November, 
1989. At that time, she became Assistant Superintendent for 
Instructional Services where she served until July, 1993. She then 
worked as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction until 
1995 when she took on her present assignment as Associate 
Superintendent with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools 
Office.
  Over the years, Jane has been widely recognized for her outstanding 
contributions in the field of education. Among other awards she has 
received the California School Leadership Academy Regional Merit Award 
and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Redlands Chapter of Phi 
Delta Kappa. In addition, she has spoken at a number of educational 
conferences across the country, served in numerous professional 
development capacities, and had numerous articles published in 
educational journals.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in recognizing 
Jane Smith as she concludes this chapter and begins another. To say the 
least, her fine work with the San Bernardino County School District 
will be greatly missed. Over the years, she has made a tremendous 
difference in the lives of countless students. I'd like to join County 
Superintendent, Barry Pulliam, and others in wishing Jane and her 
family the very best in their future endeavors.

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