[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
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                       HONORING KATHLEEN MASTBETH

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a woman who 
has dedicated her life to the pursuit of learning and sharing the gift 
of knowledge with her students. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Kathleen 
Mastbeth, an educator in East Rutherford, New Jersey, who was recently 
honored by that town for her service. In fact, June, 2001 has been 
declared ``Kathleen Mastbeth Month'' by the East Rutherford Education 
Community.
  For 33 years, Kathleen Mastbeth has brought her creativity and 
imagination to the profession of teaching. She was well loved by both 
her colleagues as well as the many students whose lives she touched. 
There is no doubt that her work will be greatly missed by the students 
of East Rutherford.
  However, her efforts will always be felt. I am reminded of Henry 
Adams' saying that, ``A teacher affects eternity; they can never tell 
where their influence stops.''
  People who give so much of themselves, as Kathleen Mastbeth, do not 
do so for the recognition. However, she certainly deserves to receive 
it.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Kathleen Mastbeth as well as 
her family on the occasion of this well deserved tribute from the town 
of East Rutherford, New Jersey, and wish them health and happiness in 
the years to come.

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