[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO SALLY ANN ROBISON

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2002

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to remember and honor a 
woman who was a leader in public education in Northern California, Mrs. 
Sally Ann Robison. After a lifetime of dedication to her family, faith, 
and students, Sally passed away on April 25, 2002. She was 58 years 
old.
  The former Sally Ann Franklin was born in Riverside, California, on 
September 30, 1943, to Albert John Franklin and Mary Jane Richards. She 
grew up in the Cities of Stockton and Sacramento, where she attended 
C.K. McClatchy High School and Sacramento City College. After 
graduating from California State University, Chico, Sally earned a 
Master of Arts degree in education from California State University, 
Sacramento. With this training, she forged a lifetime of public service 
in the field of education.
  Her long and distinguished career as an educator spanned from North 
America's Pacific Coast to Western Europe, and from the classroom to 
the boardroom. While stationed in Germany with her husband, Air Force 
Academy graduate Jim T. Robison, Sally taught school for six years. 
Upon returning to California, she was an instructor for three years in 
the Sacramento City Unified School District and for one year in 
Gridley, California. Then, for 22 years, she taught at Noralto 
Elementary School in the North Sacramento Unified School District. Most 
recently, she taught kindergarten for six years at Pasadena Avenue 
Elementary School in the San Juan Unified School District.
  Aside from her efforts in the classroom, Sally's passion for teaching 
children to read led her to serve on the California State Textbook 
Adoption Committee. Additionally, she was greatly concerned with higher 
education. Since December 1992, she served on the Sierra College Board 
of Trustees. Thus, she had a role in shaping the lives of students from 
kindergarten to college, the beginning and ending of one's academic 
experience.
  Being both socially-conscious and socially active, Sally belonged to 
many community organizations. These included the San Juan Teachers 
Association, the California Teachers Association, the National 
Education Association, and the South Placer County Republican Women, 
Federated. While known for her quiet, friendly demeanor, Sally also had 
great integrity and a steely resolve. Standing for what was right at 
all times was important to her, even if it meant standing alone.
  Most importantly, Sally Robison was devoted to her family and was a 
committed member of the Sunset Christian Center in Rocklin, California.
  She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jim, her daughters, Amy 
and Ashley Robison, and her granddaughter, Alexis Robison. I join with 
her family, friends, and community in mourning her passing.
  May you rest in peace, Sally.




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