[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                HONORING LARRY HOLMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2001

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry 
Holman on the occasion of his retirement later this summer. Mr. Holman 
has served 30 years as the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Superintendent for 
Education of the Eastern Navajo Agency. Since beginning his BIA career 
in 1966 as a Wingate Elementary school teacher, he has dedicated his 
life to bringing equal opportunity education to the Navajo youth of New 
Mexico.
  Mr. Holman has seen many changes during his term. In the late 
sixties, families would bring their children to school in horse-drawn 
wagons. In the seventies, there was a lot of pressure to only emphasize 
English instruction. One of his many distinguished accomplishments was 
instituting a new Bureau of Indian Affairs personnel system. Through 
his efforts, BIA teachers' salaries were raised to equal the Department 
of Defense teacher's rate. This led to a superior teaching staff, and 
it has increased the quality of education for students.
  Such dedication to our teachers and our students, the future of our 
world, is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. Mr. Holman 
has touched many lives and affected a strong beginning for a successful 
education for many New Mexicans.
  Today we recognize Larry Holman's distinguished career and his 
remarkable service to the youth of the Navajo nation. Mr. Speaker, I 
believe that I speak for every citizen in the State of New Mexico when 
I extend our congratulations and best wishes for a retirement filled 
with happiness.

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