[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 7, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S6152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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         RETIREMENT OF 10 UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to recognize 
10 individuals in Michigan for their dedication and service to public 
education. The Utica Community School District can be proud of these 
men and women for their devotion to improving the lives of countless 
young people.
  The Utica Community School District encompasses Utica, most of 
Sterling Heights, Shelby Township and parts of Ray, Washington, and 
Macomb Townships. It is the second largest school district in Michigan, 
with a current enrollment of over 29,000 students. Utica takes pride in 
its educational standards, dedication, and service to its students. 
These goals would not have been possible without the efforts of the 
following 10 school administrators who have a combined 300-plus years 
of service and have collectively touched the lives of more than 500,000 
children over the course of their careers. The accomplishments and the 
impacts on public education these individuals have had over the years 
are numerous and impressive.
  Each of these individuals has played a vital role in building strong 
relationships with students, parents, teachers, and the community at 
large in this diverse and vibrant region of southeast Michigan. They 
exemplify the necessary dedication, determination, and professionalism 
to foster individualized attention to each student. I am pleased to 
honor each of them:
  David A. Berube, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; Vivian 
V. Constand, Director of Elementary Education; Joseph F. Jeannette, 
Assistant Director of Elementary Education; Susan E. Meyer, Director of 
Secondary Education; Glenn A. Patterson, Director of Human Resources; 
Diane M. Robinson, Supervisor of Employee Benefits; Nancy M. Searing, 
Assistant Director of Secondary Education; Linda M. Theut, 
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Judith M. Wagner, 
Supervisor of Special Education; and John S. Zoellner, Director of 
Fiscal Services.
  On July 1, 2005, these individuals will retire from their respective 
careers in education, and their leadership and talents will surely be 
missed. I know my Senate colleagues join me in congratulating these 10 
distinguished individuals for their many efforts throughout the years, 
and to recognize their record of service to the Utica community schools 
and to the surrounding community.

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