[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1252-E1253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARJORIE JOY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Marjorie Joy of 
Oak Lawn, IL, principal of Lee School, who is retiring after a long and 
distinguished career in education.
  Dr. Marjorie Joy is a dynamic influence in the West Lawn community. 
She has been a leader in the community since she came to Lee School as 
a seventh grade teacher in 1975. She would later become an eighth

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grade teacher, assistant principal, and then principal in 1984. From 
that time on she concentrated on developing and expanding academic and 
extra-curricular programs at Lee. Her dedication and enthusiasm have 
made Lee School a cornerstone of the community.
  In Dr. Joy's time as principal, the school and community have 
undergone many changes. Throughout these years, the philosophy of Lee 
School has remained constant: that all actions al1d decisions are made 
based on the best interests of the children. Dr. Joy's leadership is 
the catalyst bringing together faculty, staff, parents and community to 
develop and implement programs and policies designed to meet the 
diverse needs of the children. In addition, Dr. Joy continually 
promotes respect, acceptance and appreciation of all persons associated 
with the Lee School community.
  As the population of Lee School became more culturally diverse, Dr. 
Joy encouraged the faculty to pursue ESL and ELL certification. In 
order to promote a greater understanding of the different cultures now 
represented in the Lee School population, several Cultural Diversity 
Celebrations have been held. Additionally, Lee School is part of the 
International CPS. CPS Scholars is an advanced curriculum stressing 
internationalism, integrated curriculum, and world language. It is the 
vision that students of this program will become fluent in more than 
one language and skilled in the use of modern technology to become 
life-long learners.
  For her years of dedication and service Dr. Joy has deservedly 
received numerous awards. These awards include the Distinguished 
Service Award Aquin Guild, the Whitman Award for Excellence in 
Educational Management, Principal of Excellence Award, Leadership in 
Improving Student Outcome, and many others.
  Dr. Joy has consistently been driven by the desire to serve her 
community and improve the lives of the children and families who have 
attended the schools where she has taught and been an administrator. It 
is with great appreciation that I thank Dr. Joy for her dedicated work 
and wish her continued health and good luck as she travels the next 
path in her career.

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