[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 52 (Tuesday, May 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JANET R. HENKE

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2000

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor and great 
pleasure today to recognize the extensive service of the Honorable 
Janet R. Henke to the people of the City of Whittier. Janet Henke has 
long been an active and dedicated member of the community and for the 
past eight years has served as a member of the Whittier City Council, 
including one two-year term as mayor from 1996 to 1998.
  Councilwoman Henke has a long history of involvement in education and 
the arts. Through the Whittier Presbyterian Church, she served as a 
youth choir director for twenty-two years, starting in 1960, and as the 
preschool music director for seven years. From 1977 to 1986, Mrs. Henke 
worked for the Montebello Unified School District.
  Janet Henke's community service has included serving as a program 
chair of the PTA; Ruling Elder of the Whittier Presbyterian Church; 
member of the Friends of the Whittier Hills; Co-Vice-President and 
President of the Whittier Area Education Study Council; President of 
the Shelters Right Hand; and as a director on the boards of the YMCA, 
Rio Hondo Temporary Home and the Los Angeles County Sanitation 
Districts.
  For sixteen years from 1973 to 1989, Mrs. Henke served as a trustee 
on the Whittier City School Board. She served as vice president of the 
board for three years and another three years as president. Mrs. 
Henke's recognized commitment to education was further evidenced by 
being elected four times, from 1978 to 1985, to serve in the Delegate 
Assembly of the California School Board Association.
  Mr. Speaker, it takes dedicated individuals who are committed to 
serving their community--individuals like Janet R. Henke--to build 
strong, vibrant, livable towns and cities. The people of Whittier are 
indeed fortunate to have enjoyed the benefits of decades of generous 
public service by this outstanding American and leader. I am proud of 
my friendship with Janet, and extend to her the best wishes for every 
continued happiness and fulfillment.




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