[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MARJORIE BURNS SHERRATT

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Marjorie Burns Sherratt for 
her dedicated service as an educator and advocate for students. Ms. 
Sherratt retired from her position as Principal of Alameda High School 
in Alameda, CA, on July 1, 2004, having served 4 years. Her retirement 
marks the culmination of an exemplary career in the field of education 
that spans 34 years.
  Ms. Sherratt is a lifelong resident of Alameda, CA. She earned her 
B.A. from California State University, Chico, and a M.A. in School 
Counseling from the University of LaVerne.
  During her three decades of commitment to education and prior to her 
tenure as Principal of Alameda High School, Ms. Sherratt was a teacher 
at Wood Middle School, Paden Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lincoln 
Middle School and Chipman Middle School. She was a counselor at Wood 
Middle School, a Head Counselor at Alameda High School, District 
Coordinator of Regional Occupational Programs and Principal of Alameda 
High School. In addition to her years in the classroom and 
administrative duties, Ms. Sherratt has also served on numerous 
committees for youth and educational advancement.
  She has also served on boards of civic and professional 
organizations, including Children's Hospital, Xanthos, Alameda Civic 
Light Opera, where she was president and on the Board of Directors 
during the Opera's founding years. Ms. Sherratt was honored by the 
P.T.A. with two outstanding service awards. She is also a member of the 
Alameda Boys and Girls Club and the Alameda Girls Club.
  Countless young people in the community of Alameda have been guided, 
inspired, and encouraged by the care and concern shown them by Marjorie 
Sherratt. I join Ms. Sherratt's friends and admirers in commending her 
for her illustrious record of accomplishments during her career in the 
field of education and applaud her for her dedicated efforts.

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