[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 100 (Thursday, July 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO ANNE WILLIS, LONGTIME CHICAGO EDUCATOR

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2000

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to a longtime educator 
who is retiring from the Chicago Public School system (CPS) this year. 
After 36 years of tremendous service for the Chicago Board of Education 
(CBE), Anne Willis will be leaving Byrne Elementary School in Southwest 
Chicago. This teacher is a perfect example of the continuously 
hardworking, but often-unrecognized efforts of educators in the Third 
Congressional District of Illinois. It gives me great pride to share 
with you her story and accomplishments.
  Anne Willis brought to the Chicago public schools an extensive 
advanced education. In 1957, Anne earned a bachelors of arts from St. 
Xavier University in Chicago. Ten years later, she earned a masters of 
education from Chicago State. In 1978, Mrs. Willis completed another 
masters degree from Rush University's College of Nursing.
  Besides years of tremendous medical care for Chicago students, Anne 
was active in important community organizations. For example, she 
served as a school nurses delegate to the Chicago Teacher's Union 
(CTU), and participated in the Courtesy Classroom of the Region 4 
Nurses Club.
  With her duly earned free time, Anne plans to join the ``Walkers of 
the USA'' and walk across the Earth's most beautiful locations. When 
commenting on her retirement, Anne stated admirably: ``The most 
important people for me are the children I serve, my family and 
friends.''
  Again, I was pleased to learn of the retirement and wonderfully 
productive life of Anne Willis. In a time when she is receiving 
numerous recognition and praise, I gladly echo my own thanks from the 
Halls of the U.S. Congress. This educator represents the day-to-day 
hard work and compassion that steer Chicago's youth toward successful 
and healthy futures. Mr. Speaker, I wish Anne Willis a well-deserved 
long and happy retirement.

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