[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CLAUDETTE J. STOTHART

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, Claudette J. Stothart is a retired teacher 
with vast experience in teaching, from grade school to college and who 
is also an active member of her community.
  For 24 years she taught in New York City as a special education 
teacher as well as coordinating English as a Second Language courses 
and Social Studies. She was an adjunct Professor at Rockland Community 
College for 12 years and at Mercy College for 4 years. She also worked 
in Greenburgh as a middle school teacher during the summer months.
  She worked closely with students, especially to make sure those who 
were merely acting out did not become candidates for special education, 
while advising parents of their rights, in the process inspiring both 
parents and students.
  She was nominated by her students for, and accepted by, Who's Who 
Among American Teachers.
  She is a long time member of the Westchester Black Women's Political 
Caucus, a member of Westchester Women's Leaders, the International 
Women's Round Table, and the African American Advisory Board.
  She is a firm believer in education as a means to ease socioeconomic 
ills. She is deservedly receiving the Yonkers YWCA Inspiration Award 
and I congratulate her for her life's work in inspiring students, 
teachers and parents.

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