[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JERRY REIMANN

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, Jerry Relmann is retiring after 36 years of 
service to the Berrien County Intermediate School District in Southwest 
Michigan. His commitment to kids and their education will not be 
forgotten. Jerry has been an invaluable colleague in helping craft 
education policy and ensuring that our kids receive a quality 
education.
  Jerry began his career in 1966 as a school psychologist for the 
Berrien County Intermediate School District. Dedicated, principled, and 
hard-working, Jerry's love for education led him to embrace a career 
within Michigan's public school system. Jerry has held a number of 
posts within the Berrien County ISD, including Director of Special 
Education and his current position as Superintendent. Under his 
administration, students of Berrien County have thrived. We owe him a 
tremendous debt of gratitude.
  I would like to personally extend my regards to Jerry for his counsel 
on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as 
well as his commitment to special education funding for Michigan's 
children. Jerry was able to bring to the table a local perspective 
during this debate over federal education initiatives. I will truly 
miss working with this great individual.
  Good luck and God Bless.

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