[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE DEDICATION OF HARLANDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 
                         MEMBER JOSHUA J. CERNA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedication of 
Harlandale Independent School District Board Member Joseph J. Cerna, of 
my Congressional District for a lifetime of distinguished public 
service.
  Mr. Cerna is a San Antonio native and a graduate of Harlandale High 
School. He received a Bachelor's of Science Degree at Mississippi State 
University. Currently he is serving his community as an educator, 
contributing much of his time and efforts to educational matters.
  Joshua Cerna was elected to District 1 Board of Trustees in 2002, and 
through his years of service he has held the position of the Board's 
Vice President, Secretary, and currently he serves as President. His 
active role in the District has led him to join various committees such 
as the Building Committee, Finance Committee, and for the past three 
years he has been the Chairman of the Curriculum Committee.
  Mr. Cerna was one of the architects of the Bexar County School Board 
Coalition, which brings together different School Board leaders to 
communicate ideas that will lead to a higher level of education for 
students, parents, and teachers. He also serves as a member of the TASB 
Legislative Advisory Council, and TASB School Board Advisory network.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have had this opportunity to thank 
Harlandale Independent School District Board President Joshua J. Cerna 
for all he has done in my community.

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