[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2174]
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                      HONORING BILL AND SUE GROSS

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 2003

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Orange County 
Department of Education to thank two outstanding individuals, Bill and 
Sue Gross, whose unparalleled commitment to teachers in California is 
an inspiration in. the field of education.
  Each year more than fifty public, private, and community college 
teachers from Orange County, California, are recognized for their 
outstanding contributions and dedicated efforts in the field of 
education. The Orange County Department of Education, led by 
Superintendent William M. Habermehl, coordinates the annual selection 
and recognition of these teachers.
  During the last dozen years, the Teachers of the Year program has had 
the additional support and generosity of two local residents, Bill and 
Sue Gross. In 1991, the Grosses established the Dr. James Hines 
Foundation in memory of a teacher who had positively influenced Sue 
Gross' life. In the ensuing 12 years, through the Foundation, the 
Grosses have given over $1 million in cash awards to these exemplary 
teachers. This year, as an added surprise, Bill and Sue Gross invited 
all one hundred 2003 and 2004 Teachers of the Year nominees to be their 
guests on a 10-day cruise to Alaska.
  Orange County residents Bill and Sue Gross are champions of teaching 
excellence, deserving of special commendation and recognition by the 
Congress of the United States of America. Today, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Bill and Sue Gross for their years of commitment to 
California's educators.

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