[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
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         CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES EDUCATOR JEAN G. LARSON

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 1999

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. Jean G. 
Larson, Ed.D., a member of the Freehold Township Schools' Child Study 
Team. Dr. Larson will be retiring this month after serving our public 
school system for 30 years as a teacher and learning consultant.
  Dr. Larson's colleagues describe her as a ``constant and tireless 
advocate for the children and for good, effective teachers and teaching 
methods.'' She began her career as a reading teacher, and went on to 
work primarily with elementary school children who have learning and/or 
other disabilities. In addition, Dr. Larson assisted in curriculum 
development as a consultant to other teachers within the district.
  For the last 27 years, Dr. Larson has been on staff at Freehold 
Township School District in several capacities. During that time, she 
received her doctorate in education from Fairleigh Dickinson 
University. Her commitment to the district and to her students has been 
complete and unwavering.
  Teachers are our nation's greatest commodities because of their 
instrumental role in shaping the future of America. Skilled and 
dedicated educators like Dr. Larson make it possible for students to 
succeed and become productive, knowledgeable citizens.
  I urge all of my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Larson for her 
many achievements and for her contribution to the education of our 
children. I wish her well in future endeavors.

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