[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF KELLY SHEA GALLO

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kelly Shea Gallo, the 
beloved wife, mother and teacher who lost her young life to breast 
cancer on May 3, 2004. Throughout her illness she was an inspiration to 
others, remaining strong despite the ordeal she was undergoing. Shortly 
after being declared cancer free, the disease recurred and she died at 
a San Francisco hospital, surrounded by her family.
  Kelly Shea Gallo was a sixth grade teacher, a basketball, volleyball 
and softball coach and a swimming teacher. As the San Mateo Times said 
of her, ``she brought cheer into the lives of those she met. Her 
infectious smile brightened classrooms and endeared her to the dozens 
of pupils who had the honor of sharing even a moment of her brief 
life.'' The Principal of Taylor School, where she taught, remembers her 
as the culture and spirit of the school, a teacher who had a unique and 
natural rapport with her students.
  Kelly Shea Gallo was born in San Francisco and was raised in South 
San Francisco and Millbrae. She was a graduate of Mercy High School, 
California State University, Chico, and earned her teaching credential 
from San Francisco State University.
  Kelly was the loving mother of Mia, age 7, and Chloe, age 3, and the 
devoted wife of Mark Gallo, whom she met and married in 1995. She 
leaves behind her loving parents, her brothers and her sister, as well 
as aunts, uncles and cousins.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our deepest 
sympathy to Kelly Shea Gallo's family. She was a treasure and a shining 
light and will be missed by all who knew her. Our community will long 
remember her as an extraordinary educator and a good and great woman.