[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 141 (Thursday, October 31, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1969]
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                    HONORING DR. EDWARD J. HANSBERRY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 31, 2002

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in honoring the memory of a truly great educator, Dr. Edward J. 
Hansberry. Dr. Hansberry passed away on October 26th. He left behind a 
legacy of outstanding contributions to the field of education.
  Edward Hansberry devoted his life to brining knowledge to students. 
He took the command given in Psalm 78: ``He gave his decrees to Jacob, 
and established a law for Israel, which he commanded them to teach 
their children;'' and put those words into action. He was committed to 
the ideal that all students could achieve their goals with the right 
encouragement and direction. From his beginning experience as a teacher 
in 1963 at the Rock Island Elementary School in Broward County Florida, 
Edward Hansberry worked tirelessly to inspire young minds with a desire 
to learn. He was zealous throughout his career as a teacher and 
administrator. I valued his wisdom and was privileged to have had Dr. 
Hansberry testify before my Early Childhood Subcommittee regarding 
Title I. He shared with us his expertise and insight.
  The awards and recognition Dr. Hansberry received during his life 
were numerous. He authored several articles and publications on the 
educational system. He was seeking solutions to the problems faced by 
children in the early grades when he was struck down by illness. As a 
former educator, I know first hand the challenging and the joy of 
watching a struggling student understand an idea. It is an achievement 
unparalleled and Dr. Hansberry was a witness to that joy during his 
lifetime.
  Mr. Speaker, our country has lost a valuable, vital voice with his 
passing. He was a kind, thoughtful man, always considerate of others, 
charitable to individuals and respectful of their ideas. I admired his 
determination to provide the best for the students in his care.

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