[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
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                       HONORING DR. MARY SCOPATZ

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. Mary Scopatz of Santa 
Barbara, California as she retires on January 29, 1999 after serving 
our local schools for 28 years.
  Mary began her distinguished career in 1970 as the Department Chair 
and teacher for the Santa Barbara High School Business Education 
Department. After only three years, she was named Outstanding Teacher 
of the Year in 1973. In 1978, she served as the Project Director for 
Disadvantaged Students, and then became the coordinator for the Youth 
Employment Training Programs and the Private Sector Involvement 
Project.
  After receiving her Educational Doctorate in 1980, Mary focused her 
attention on involving local industry with education as the Director of 
the Santa Barbara Industry Education Council, and providing year round 
and summer employment opportunities for young people as the Director of 
the Career and Youth Employment Programs.
  Mary has also shown a deep commitment to her community through her 
involvement in organizations such as the American Vocational 
Association, the California Business Education Association, as a member 
of both the Santa Barbara and the Goleta Chambers of Commerce, the 
Santa Barbara Youth Coalition, and the Children's Resource and Referral 
program.
  Recently, my office had the pleasure of working with Mary on 
establishing a Job Corps Program on the Central Coast. Her 
determination and commitment to the success of young people is 
unquestionable.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Dr. Mary Scopatz for her lifelong work as a 
committed, innovative educator. Her dedication and vision will be 
missed but never forgotten.

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