[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 143 (Thursday, November 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO SUSAN E. POOLE ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA 
                         INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 2000

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Susan E. Poole, who 
is retiring from state service after more than 28 years, most recently 
as Warden of the California Institution for Women. I would like to 
acknowledge Susan's dedication, extensive education and 
accomplishments. It is truly a pleasure to salute her service to the 
people of the State of California.
  A list of positions Susan has held over the years demonstrates her 
long and distinguished tenure of service: Warden of the California 
Institution for Women; Assistant Deputy Director of Institutions 
Division; Correctional Administration Program Administrator; Assistant 
Transition Coordinator; Correctional Counselor III; Staff Services 
Manager; Associate Personnel Analyst; Administrative Assistant II; 
Staff Services Analyst; Correctional Counselor; Correctional Sergeant; 
Correctional Program Supervisor; Correctional Officer; Teaching 
Assistant.
  Susan has received a distinguished list of awards for her exemplary 
performance, including Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1983; 
Leadership Award--Brotherhood Crusade--1998; James E. Stratten Award--
Association of Black Correctional Workers 1991 and 2000--for 
Outstanding Community Service and Dedication to Excellence; Resolution 
#1322--Honorable Ruben Ayala for Career and Civic Achievements as 
Warden at CIW for more than a decade, 1998; California's Warden of the 
Year Nominee for the North American Association for Wardens and 
Superintendents--1998; Certificate of Recognition--Honorable Larry 
Walker, County Supervisor, 4th District--1998; and Certificate of 
Recognition--Honorable Fred Aguiar, 61st Assembly District.
  Susan has an unflinching commitment to public service, as 
demonstrated by the large number of organizations to which she has 
given her time and talent: American Correctional Association; 
Association of Black Correctional Workers; Correctional Peace Officers 
Foundation; Criminal Justice Advisory Council, California State 
University, San Bernardino; National Association of Blacks in Criminal 
Justice; Lamda Kappa Mu Sorority; Member, Board of Directors, Mt. Baldy 
United Way; Member 3rd Vice Chair, Board of Directors McKinnley 
Children's Center, Member/3rd Vice Chair, Board of Directors McKinnley 
Children's Center; Member/Vice Chair Opportunities Unlimited; Member, 
Association of Women Executives in Corrections.
  In addition, Susan has compiled an impressive list of work-related 
activities during her notable career, including Consulting to CDC Labor 
Relations Board; Member of Oral Interview Panel--Las Vegas Metropolitan 
Police Department; Guest Lecturer at UCLA, USC, UCR, and Riverside City 
College; EEO Counselor, CDC, Consultant to National Institute of 
Corrections (NIC); Consultant to National Institute of Justice (NIJ); 
Former Chairperson CDC Training Advisory Committee (DTAC)(5 years); 
Former Member CDC Executive Women's Advisory Committee (EWAC)(3 years); 
Member, United Way Resource Allocation Committee (Mt. Baldy Region).
  I know we all wish Susan joy and success in this new adventure in her 
life. I wish Susan my good prayers and best wishes, with the hope for a 
long, productive, and enjoyable retirement. The people of the State of 
California thank you for your service!

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