[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUSAN SEGAL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor my friend Susan Segal by entering her name in the 
Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and 
debates of the United States Congress since 1873. Today I pay tribute 
to Susan Segal for her service as an educator in the Nevada education 
system for over twenty five years.
   Susan has served the Las Vegas community since she began serving the 
Clark County School District in 1983 when she aided non-native English 
speaking students. Her dedication to educating Nevada's youth continued 
with teaching jobs at both Western High School and Chaparral High 
School. Susan then transitioned into administrative positions, working 
as the dean of students at Basic High School in 1994 and later as 
assistant principal at Desert Pines High School. In 2002, Susan was 
appointed principal of Basic High School.
  Susan has become a commanding figure at Basic High School, where she 
can often be seen taking a direct interest in students' welfare and 
seeking advice and opinions from fellow staff members. Since her 
installment as principal, she has implemented the Upward Bound Program, 
accompanied the Spanish Club to Mexico and the ``We the People'' 
students to Carson City. She initiated regular meetings with the 
Advisory Council for the Law, Justice, and Public Service Institute. 
She has also acquired the proper funding to open the Dr. Joel and Carol 
Bower School-Based Health Center on the Basic High School campus. 
Susan's devotion to the Clark County School District has expanded her 
students' high school experiences as well as Nevada's educational 
system as a whole.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Susan Segal. Her dedication to 
enriching lives through education has touched countless Nevadans. I 
applaud her efforts and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

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