[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1030-E1031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF BARBARA JOHNSON

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara Johnson for 
her 40 years as an educator and leader at Washington School. Her 
retirement will be celebrated on June 14, 2002, at Washington School, 
the very place where generation after generation of students benefited 
from her guidance.
  Barbara Johnson dedicated herself to a life of teaching, greatly 
influencing the lives of Union City residents. She started her career 
as a fourth grade teacher at Washington School in 1962. In 1971, she 
became a helping teacher/curriculum resource teacher, was eventually 
promoted to assistant principal in 1992, and will retire as Washington 
School's esteemed principal.
  Barbara Johnson has left a lasting legacy at Washington School, 
having introduced the following outstanding programs: violin program, 
marching band, multicultural extravaganza, parent dinners, field day 
picnics, and peer mediation.
  Over the past four decades, Barbara Johnson has devoted her life to 
the students of Washington School. She advocated on their behalf, 
served as an educational leader, developed the curriculum, and 
maintained an

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open door policy for her staff, students, and parents. Her willingness 
to be an active part of the lives of the students, parents, and staff, 
her innovative new programs, and her years of commitment will never be 
forgotten.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Barbara Johnson for 
40 years of service to Washington School. She will be missed, and 
remembered for her commitment and hard work on behalf of Washington 
School's students and staff. At Washington School, her legacy will live 
on forever.

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