[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1167-E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SALUTING THE SERVICE OF JOAN KELLY

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, none of us here today would have found 
success without the help and guidance of a teacher. As students, we 
were all influenced by those who commit their lives to the service of 
others. Too often, this service goes unnoticed. Today, I would like to 
salute the service of a teacher who has dedicated over a decade of her 
career to the students in my district.
  Joan Kelly has taught in La Crescenta, California for 11 years. 
However, her work as a teacher began long before her move to my 
district. Throughout her life, Joan has committed herself to serving 
the needs of students and the needs of the community.
  Joan is a native of Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of Fordham 
University, she taught elementary school and worked extensively in the 
New York area. Her work with students and parents led her to develop a 
counseling program in Yonkers, New York. This program is a shining 
example of her relentless pursuit of innovative and creative ways to 
reach students.

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  Joan joined the faculty at Rosemont Middle School in the Spring of 
1987. Her efforts as a math, history, and English teacher and school 
administrator contributed to Rosemont being recognized as a U.S. 
Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 
California Distinguished School.
  In her years of service at Rosemont Middle School, Joan has proven 
herself to be a leader. She is often called on by colleagues to direct 
teacher in-service programs, passing on to her peers a lifetime of 
knowledge about education. Further, she has instilled in teachers the 
skills to help students be the best they can be. In 1993, she was 
awarded the prestigious Masonic Award for her service.
  Mr. Speaker, the strength of our nation tomorrow depends on the 
quality of the education our youth receive today. And one need look no 
further than the roster of Joan's former students to see the leaders of 
tomorrow. For her service to our nation, and for her commitment to 
public education, I ask my colleagues here today to join me in 
recognizing Joan Kelly.

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