[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1958]
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                       IN HONOR OF HELENE HYLAND

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2001

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Helene Hyland, 
on the occasion of her retirement, as Vice President for the 
Institutional Advancement at Queensborough Community College.
  As both an undergraduate and graduate alumna of St. John's University 
in Queens County, NY, Ms. Hyland achieved her Bachelor of Arts in 
English and Secondary Education, Masters of Science in Counselor 
Education, Professional Diploma in Counselor Education, and Doctoral in 
Administration and Supervision.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Hyland began her career in public education as both 
a teacher of English and a Guidance Counselor in 1968, at the Diocese 
of Brooklyn. Since then, she has held positions on the Staff of the New 
York State Senate, in the Office of Development at St. John's 
University, and in the Institutional Advancement Office at 
Queensborough Community College. She began her work at Queensborough 
Community College as the Director of Development and Grants, and 15 
years later, Ms. Hyland has achieved the position of Vice President for 
Institutional Advancement.
  Helene must also be recognized for her achievement as President and 
owner of Sand Dollar Associates. Sand Dollar is a comprehensive 
consulting firm that offers direction and services in the area of fund-
raising, institutional advancement, public relations, grant writing and 
publications. Clients include many churches and seminaries in the 
Queens community, as well as schools and public service organizations.
  I am proud to represent such an exceptional individual and commend 
Ms. Hyland for her life long dedication to educational institutions and 
community service. I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to please join me in wishing Helene Hyland many years of success as she 
celebrates her well deserved retirement.

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