[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E439]
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                         HONORING CAROL KOLBERG

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2003

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize one of Chicago's 
finest educators. Carol Kolberg has served the Archdiocese of Chicago 
for more than 32 years and has been principal of St. Bartholomew 
Montessori, an elementary school on the Northwest side, for the past 
thirteen years. Under her leadership St. Bartholomew has blossomed and 
today is recognized as one of the best elementary schools in the city. 
A lifelong educator, Ms. Kolberg was one of twelve principals in the 
United States selected by the National Catholic Education Association 
to receive the 2003 Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award. 
This prestigious honor is presented annually to an elementary school 
principal. In order to qualify an individual must first be nominated by 
their archdiocese. Once nominated, the Association selects the 
recipients based on their experience, community service, leadership, 
and educational philosophy. Carol Kolberg's credentials are outstanding 
in each of these areas and I am proud to recognize her.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this time to thank Ms. Kolberg 
for her service to Chicago. Across this country educators are being 
held to more stringent standards for preparing students. Carol Kolberg 
is a shining example of an educator, among many, who has devoted her 
life to school children. For 32 years Ms. Kolberg has selflessly given 
her best so that our children can learn and advance through life. I am 
proud to represent Ms. Kolberg and the other educators who serve the 
students of the 5th Congresional District.

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