[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
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                   A TRIBUTE TO MS. QUINTINA BENNETT

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special recognition to 
Ms. Quintina Bennett, who has served with distinction as a classroom 
teacher of the San Gabriel Unified School District from 1953 to the 
present.
  Ms. Bennett was born November 29, 1930, in the Lincoln Heights region 
of Los Angeles, California. She was raised in a close-knit Italian 
family, where strong work ethics and responsibility were a way of life. 
Ms. Bennett continues to exemplify these values, priding herself in her 
extended family and commitment to education. She attended school in 
Lincoln Heights, graduating from Lincoln High School. Ms. Bennett 
continued her education at Los Angeles City College and graduated from 
California State University, Los Angeles in June, 1953.
  Ms. Bennett began her teaching career at Washington Elementary School 
in September, 1953. During this tenure, she taught second through fifth 
grades, and the last 30 years have been spent in the same third grade 
classroom. She has dedicated one-half a century enriching the lives and 
minds of approximately 1,500 students, with more to come!
  Ms. Bennett has actively promoted the creative arts through classroom 
music instruction and appreciation. Ms. Bennett has written and 
choreographed many of Washington School's music programs. She has also 
been the piano accompanist for all school musical programs. In 
addition, Ms. Bennett has played an active leadership role in 
developing district science curricula, serving as team leader for the 
advancement of technology for Washington School's third grade class.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating and 
recognizing Ms. Quintina Bennett on a truly remarkable career as she 
reaches her 50-year milestone year in education at Washington School. 
Best wishes for many more rewarding and fulfilling years to come.

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