[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E387-E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO MARY ANN HAWTHORNE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mary Ann 
Hawthorne, a distinguished member of the Brooklyn community. It 
behooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing her impressive accomplishments.
  Born, raised and entirely educated in the state of New York, Mary Ann 
Hawthorne has found a unique way to give back to her state's education 
system. Ms. Hawthorne earned her Bachelors in Education from Bernard 
Baruch College in New York City in 1972. During her first two years as 
a teacher, Ms. Hawthorne simultaneously worked her way through Graduate 
school and earned a Masters in Business Education from Long Island 
University. Four years later, Ms. Hawthorne received her Professional 
Diploma and Masters of Science in Administration and Supervision of 
Education.
  Deeply committed to the education of New York's youth, Ms. Hawthorne 
worked as a teacher, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal. Today, 
Ms. Hawthorne is the Community Superintendent for District 11, as well 
as Local Instructional Superintendent for Region 2. Ms. Hawthorne has 
acted as a wonderful role model to children and fellow educators alike.

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  Ms. Hawthorne's achievements in education are endless. In September 
2001, Ms. Hawthorne was selected by the National Association of 
Secondary School Principals to serve as an Assessor for new principals. 
In January 2003, President Bush and Secretary of Education Rod Paige 
honored Ms. Hawthorne at The White House upon her selection as one of 
the top eight principals in the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, Mary Ann Hawthorne's is a product of the New York 
education system and a true inspiration to the community around her. 
She continues to work to improve education in New York and for that I 
ask that we recognize and give thanks to Mary Ann Hawthorne for her 
wonderful contribution to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Mary Ann Hawthorne selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes her most 
worthy of our recognition today.
  Mr. Speaker, please join our community in honoring Mary Ann Hawthorne 
for her dedication and outstanding service to our community.

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