[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
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  TRIBUTE TO MR. TIMOTHY P. RYAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, LIVERMORE VALLEY 
                     JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special 
leader in my district. Timothy P. Ryan has served the Livermore Valley 
Joint Unified School District for over two decades. Mr. Ryan has 
successfully worked for the betterment of the entire school community 
as President of the Livermore Board of Trustees, Board Clerk, member of 
President of the Alameda County School Boards Association, member and 
President of the Tri-Valley Special Education Local Plan Area Board, 
and the Regional Occupational Program Board.
  Timothy Ryan has served admirably as a leader and advocate for our 
children and our community. He has helped Livermore Valley Joint 
Unified School District through some of the most difficult times. Mr. 
Ryan has proven to be an effective member of the Board, always seeking 
resolution to Board differences by discovering the wide areas of 
agreement. His fairness and his Irish humor continues to win over 
groups.
  I take great pride in honoring Timothy P. Ryan's dedication and 
leadership. His hard work has improved the opportunities for all 
students throughout the District. Under his direction, Livermore Valley 
Joint Unified School District has served as a model for schools in 
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and throughout the State of 
California. I believe that school districts across the country should 
follow Timothy Ryan's example and take the opportunity to learn from 
his successful and innovative ways.

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