[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF JANE WHITAKER

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, the foundation of every community is built by 
those who give of themselves to others. Today, I would like to pay 
tribute to one such worker who has served the community of Glendale, 
California for more than thirty years--Jane Whitaker.
  Jane moved to Glendale in 1969 with her young family and immediately 
became an active member of the community. For three decades, she has 
set the standard in our community for service and sacrifice.
  Jane has been an active member of the California Parent Teacher 
Association for many years. She was elected to the Glendale Unified 
School District Board of Education in 1981 and served until 1997. Three 
years of her tenure she lead the board as its president.
  During her tenure on the Glendale School Board, Jane was instrumental 
in developing many innovative programs, including Glendale Healthy 
Kids, a collaborative effort between the school district, local 
hospitals and health care professionals to provide students with 
medical and dental care without cost.
  In addition, Jane gave her time and her love to numerous community 
organizations including the YMCA, the Greater Glendale Child Care 
Council, the Presidents Advisory Council of Glendale and the Glendale 
Neighborhood Task Force.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Glendale, California home. What makes 
Glendale so welcoming as a hometown is the caliber of its residents. 
Jane Whitaker proudly displays this tradition--with her deeds--and I 
ask my colleagues here today to join me in saluting her lifetime of 
service, dedication and commitment to our community.

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