[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E694-E695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT SHARON JONES OF THE FREMONT 
                        UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sharon Jones on the day 
of her retirement as superintendent of the Fremont Unified School 
District in Fremont, California.
  For 37 years, Sharon Jones has served the Fremont Unified School 
District and the community of Fremont as a teacher, vice principal,

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principal, Director of Elementary Education, and Superintendent.
  Sharon Jones attended the Fremont Unified School District from 
elementary school through high school. Her success in giving back to 
the community is evident in the visionary educational programs she has 
directed and the high level of student achievement that has resulted 
from her years at the helm of the school district.
  A leader who makes quality education her first priority and achieves 
excellence through teamwork, Sharon Jones is recognized among her peers 
as a mentor. She is a strong advocate of providing respectful treatment 
of all students and staff in a harassment-free environment.
  In her long and distinguished career, Sharon Jones has ensured 
balanced educational program equity and led successful bond campaigns. 
She served as Chief Labor Negotiator for the Fremont Unified School 
District, and was a weekly reading mentor to students at an elementary 
school in the district.
  A recognized leader in the educational field, Sharon Jones is the 
author of outstanding textbooks in English and social studies. She 
received the PTA's highest award, the Golden Oak Award, in February 
2002. She received the Ann Lord memorial award for the 1995-1996 school 
year, in honor of her leadership, courage, encouragement, support, and 
care. She is also the recipient of the 1988 California Education Award, 
the Rotary Foundation's Paul Harris Fellow Award, and the Certificate 
of Commendation from the California Association of Teachers of English 
Executive Board.
  I am honored to join the colleagues of Sharon Jones in commending her 
for her many years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Fremont 
Unified School District. Her commitment to honesty, integrity and trust 
in education is truly an inspiration to all.

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