[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
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                         HONORING ETHYL KELHAM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor Ethyl Kelham on being an outstanding teacher. Ethyl has been an 
inspiration to many and has helped many children throughout the various 
stages of their academic careers. At the age of 74, Ethyl has decided 
to retire and we wish her the best of luck.
  Ethyl worked in public school system for 25 years and helped support 
Pueblo Headstart during her time there. When she left the School 
District, she joined the Montessori Network and opened her own school 
about 15 years ago. The Pueblo Montessori School began at the Unitarian 
Fellowship where Byron Kelham, Ethyl's husband, was the minister. 
Ethyl's school then moved into a rented space and two years ago entered 
a new building.
  Some funding problems hindered the further development of the school 
and have since caused it to close. However, Ethyl will continue 
teaching since she will home school her two grandchildren. Touching 
people's hearts and minds compelled Ethyl to continue teaching and 
sparked the light of learning in many students. She has watched many 
children flourish intellectually and follow their dreams. Ethyl Kelham 
is retiring to spend more time with her family--time well deserved.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor Ethyl for her hard work and dedication to the 
teaching profession. Her formidable efforts deserve the praise and 
admiration of us all. I would like to thank her for her many years of 
service and congratulate her on her retirement.

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