[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1583-E1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING SANTA BARBARA [chyph]COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT BILL CIRONE

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to the 
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools, Bill Cirone. I have 
known Bill for many years, dating back to the days when I was a school 
nurse in the Santa Barbara County schools, and I am very pleased to 
have the opportunity to honor him today.
  On October 3, 2002, the Emmaus of Santa Barbara will present the 2002 
Richard Breza Service to Santa Barbara Award to Bill Cirone. I can 
think of no more deserving person than Bill to receive this award, as 
he has served Santa Barbara County Schools for the past 20 years in his 
position as Superintendent. Bill has created the nationally acclaimed 
Santa Barbara ``Center for Community Education and Citizen 
Participation'' and has constantly emphasized the importance of 
community service in our schools. Bill has served on the board of 
directors or advisory committees for many organizations, including the 
University of California at Santa Barbara Gevirtz Research Center, the 
National Association of Partners in

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Education, the Santa Barbara Industry Education Council, the Santa 
Barbara Foundation, the Thomas Jefferson Center for Character Education 
and the Santa Barbara Grand Opera Association.
  Santa Barbara's County Schools are truly a product of Bill's 
creativity and passion for excellence. He has influenced the lives of 
thousands of children, their parents, and community members as a whole. 
It is always refreshing to see Bill at community events, as he serves 
as an example of someone who cares so deeply about our children's 
futures. There are so many extraordinary people on California's central 
coast, but there is no doubt that there is a special place in my heart 
for Bill Cirone.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to pay tribute to our 
wonderful Superintendent on this glorious occasion.

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