[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2200-E2201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOAN SINDLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Joan Sindler and thank her for her dedication to our 
educational system. She has contributed much of her time and effort to 
the Skyline Elementary Parent Teacher Organization as well as to other 
educational programs. She was recently named the Parent of the Year by 
the Coloado Association of Gifted and Talented and her efforts 
certainly deserve the praise and admiration of this body.
  In addition to serving on the PTO, Joan has also been a member of the 
Accountability committee and the School Improvement committee. Perhaps 
the majority of her time is

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consumed by contributing a great deal of effort to the Colorado Gifted 
and Talented Enrichment (GATE) program in Canon City. As a member of 
GATE, Joan is involved in attending monthly meetings and assists with 
district events and special projects that ensure the continuing 
operation of the program.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor Joan Sindler and 
recognize her contributions to the educational system. Through people 
like Joan, children can rely on a quality education that focuses on 
their special needs and desires to excel in their education. Joan's 
dedication has brought great credit to herself, her family and her 
community and I would like to congratulate her for being named Parent 
of the Year.

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