[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
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  PRAISING TONYA KINLOW FOR WORKING TO IMPROVE DC SCHOOLS AS OMBUDSMAN

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to note the work Tonya Kinlow 
has undertaken as the District's Ombudsman for Schools. That office 
provides a venue for parents, teachers, and students to voice their 
frustrations and dissatisfaction with the low-performing school system, 
and to have investigations launched in order to address those 
complaints. Kinlow has an impressive record--she, of course, once 
worked for my office--and she demonstrates a fierce commitment to 
service that should serve her well in her new post.
  She served on the DC and State boards of education and was a board 
member of the education advocacy group, DC Voice. She was most recently 
the vice president of government relations for the DC Hospital 
Association. And as a part of the Rangel family, she executed her tasks 
superbly well and with an unmatched attention to detail. I am proud of 
her accomplishments and the many great things she is poised to do.

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