[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING BARBARA AND EDWARD COGAN

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend 
Barbara and Edward Cogan, educators who both recently retired after 
more than 30 years of distinguished service. Day after day they 
energetically taught our youngsters valuable life skills, while raising 
their family in the great community of Hacienda Heights, California, 
and volunteering with programs that have enhanced education throughout 
the 38th Congressional District.
  Barbara Ruth Cogan grew up in the great city of Montebello, 
California, and began teaching in 1970 at Belvedere Elementary School. 
She later joined the staff of Basset High School in 1975 after 
receiving her credential in Special Education. Over the past 33 years 
there she has worked in the OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) department, 
providing tireless support to her students and always strove to ensure 
that each and every young adult in her classes reached their full 
potential.
  Edward Cogan grew up in East Los Angeles and began his career in the 
field of mathematics as an engineer in Pomona, California. Starting in 
1972 he also began teaching, working in both the Hacienda/La Puente and 
Los Angeles Unified School Districts, finally retiring from El Sereno 
Middle School in Los Angeles. His lessons on computer science and 
programming were years ahead of the internet revolution and provided a 
generation of students with the inspiration to pursue further careers 
in technology.
  Barbara and Edward also spent many years volunteering in the 38th 
District. Many of their summers were spent contributing to the programs 
of the Youth Science Center in Hacienda Heights, an organization 
dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to discover the excitement of 
science and technology. Their involvement as parents also extended to 
countless hours of enthusiastic support to local schools, little 
leagues, and youth activities.
  Madam Speaker, today I would like to personally acknowledge and 
congratulate Barbara and Edward Cogan for their many years of dedicated 
work and I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding their efforts as 
educators. I wish them both continued success, health and happiness in 
the future.

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