[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1329-E1330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. HOWARD L. HOGAN

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary man, Mr. Howard L. Hogan, who is retiring after 36 years 
of dedicated service to the El Rancho Unified School District.
  A native of California's 34th Congressional District, Mr. Hogan was 
born and raised in the town of Whittier. After graduating from Whittier 
High School in 1958, Howard attended California State University at 
Long Beach, where he received his Bachelor of the Arts Degree in 1962.
  Upon completing his undergraduate education, Mr. Hogan immediately 
began his teaching career. He taught one year with the Santa Ana School 
District before serving his country in the United States Army. After 
his service, Howard rejoined the workforce as a teacher with the El 
Rancho Unified School District in 1965.
  Since that day, over 36 years ago, Mr. Hogan has involved himself in 
all levels of the educational process. He has been a teacher of the 
industrial arts, a high school dean, a high school counselor, and an 
assistant principal. In 1986, he became Principal of the El Rancho 
Adult School, a position he has held ever since. In the last 15 years, 
he has brought significant change to the District, working constantly 
to elicit excellence from students.
  Throughout the years, Howard has been a fervent advocate of adult 
study, emphasizing the importance of life-long education. As Principal 
of the El Rancho Adult School, he supported and directed the creation 
of a new site for the program. This school, designed to serve the needs 
of Southern California's adult community, is something that Mr. Hogan 
and the entire neighborhood take great pride in.
  After 36 years of unwavering service, Howard's retirement is greatly 
deserved. He plans to devote his retirement to personal business

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matters, volunteer activities, and, most importantly, his wife, Jo 
Anne.
  Howard Hogan is an ideal citizen who has shown enthusiasm and 
commitment to the students of El Rancho Unified School District. In his 
36 years as a teacher, he has made limitless contributions to both 
faculty and students alike. I know my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Howard for all his accomplishments and wishing him the 
best of luck in his retirement.

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