[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
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   COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the ceaseless 
service of over 20 school teachers and principals upon their retirement 
from the Thompson School District in Loveland and Berthoud, Colorado. 
From first grade to twelfth grade, these hard working citizens have 
dedicated their lives to America's youth. Through education, these 
mentors selflessly helped students of all ages to believe in themselves 
and strive to achieve their goals. A majority of these teachers served 
the Thompson School District for at least 20 years, and others have 
dedicated as much as 30 years in the district. Their unrelenting work 
is truly a tribute to the Thompson School District and to American 
public schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I hereby personally recognize each of these educators on 
behalf of the House of Representatives of the United States of America: 
Debra Biernat, Bonnie Bonewitz, Frances Clark, Carol Dormer, Nancy 
Erickson, Martha Grohusky, Cecilo Gutierrez, Wayne Gutowski, JoAnn 
Hanson, Vicki Hout, Ellyn Johnson, Marion Kolstoe, James McReynolds, 
Lee Parsons, Mary Peterson, Sandra Roorda, Terry Roulier, Charles 
Schoonover, Susan Schoonover, William Shields, William Speiser, James 
Spoon, Karen Storm, Valerie Trujillo, Mary Vogesser, and Joan Zuboy. 
These educators' devotion to children has earned the respect of their 
colleagues, parents, and students. I wish them a very fulfilling 
retirement and the best in all of their future endeavors.

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