[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING HOWARD JAY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask that Congress take a 
moment to recognize and thank Howard Jay of Glenwood Springs, Colorado 
for his years of teaching and service to the community. The National 
Association of Elementary School Principals honored Howard as the 
National Distinguished Principal for the state of Colorado.
  Howard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from 
Arizona State University and received a Masters of Arts in Education 
from Western State College. He spent three years teaching special 
education classes in Roy, Utah before moving to Colorado, where he 
worked as a teacher for five years, and as a principal for 15 years. In 
1986 he became the assistant principal at Glenwood Springs Elementary, 
and then in 1989 Howard started his career as a principal. He has spent 
the last four years at Sopris Elementary School. ``It's quite an honor 
for our school and the community, as well as the district. The staff is 
just walking on air because of this, and I'm riding their coattails,'' 
said Howard.
  Howard has the ability to involve parents in the day-to-day 
operations, which makes the school's successes a real community effort. 
He also takes a leadership role in the community by being involved in 
various organizations. ``I'm thrilled for him. He's been with the 
district a long time and has worked hard to accomplish goals and to 
help teachers succeed with kids. I think that's what being a part of 
the community is all about . . . It's not just a job, it's your life,'' 
said Jim Phillips, former Glenwood Springs principal.
  Howard is the first principal in the district to win this prestigious 
award. ``We're as strong as the community we serve. If I'm being 
recognized, it just says great things for the community.''
  Mr. Speaker, Howard, his wife Mary, and his three sons Zack, Steven 
and Jon should be proud of this achievement. Howard Jay has helped 
shape the minds of children for over 15 years and is well deserving of 
this award as well as the thanks and praise of Congress.
  Howard, congratulations on a job well done and best wishes for 
continued success and happiness!

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