[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING DR. JANIS LYNN PAUSHTER UPON HER RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a proud 
supporter of the excellent Fairfax County, Virginia, Public School 
System to recognize one of its shining lights. Dr. Janis Lynn Paushter, 
a 26-year contributor to our nationally recognized school system and 
principal of Fairhill Elementary School since 1991, is retiring at the 
end of this year's term.
  The common sentiment of parents, teachers and students at Fairhill 
School on learning of her decision to retire is disappointment. Dr. 
Paushter is loved and respected throughout the Fairhill community for 
her leadership qualities, her excellence as a role model, her talents 
as a fair and trusted administrator and her genuine love for her 
students, associates and her position.
  Dr. Paushter earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse 
University, her Master's degree from Columbia University, and conducted 
additional post-graduate studies at George Mason University. She has 
been honored with numerous educational awards and has been invited to 
lecture on educational matters at Oxford University in England, Korea, 
and China.
  Later this year, she will be relocating to Florida to establish a 
horse ranch with help from her two Jack Russell terriers and her German 
shepherd. Thanks to her talents as a mentor, her shining light will not 
be extinguished as she leaves, but illuminated more brightly through 
her associates and students.
  I ask her colleagues to join me today in recognizing and commending 
Dr. Janis Paushter for her untiring support of thousands of Fairfax 
County students and in thanking her for all she has accomplished for 
education during her illustrious career.

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