[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 57 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MRS. LINDA WINFIELD FOR HER RETIREMENT AFTER 33 YEARS OF 
                                TEACHING

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Linda Winfield, 
one of Illinois School District 101's most beloved teachers, who will 
retire at the end of this school year in May. For 33 years, Mrs. 
Winfield has blessed the Forest Hills community with her compassion and 
her commitment to educating children.
  Raised in the small town of Assumption, Illinois, Mrs. Winfield 
understood the importance and lasting impact of education in small town 
communities. After graduating from nearby Millikin University, she 
began her career as a teacher at Forest Hills. In 1990 she became the 
kindergarten teacher at Forest Hills Elementary after spending several 
years in other teaching roles. Her ever-present smile and dedication to 
elementary school education have made her a favorite teacher in her 
local community. Her love of music, which she infuses into each class 
by singing and playing the piano, has endeared her to parents and left 
lifelong impressions on her students. Mrs. Winfield has made a 
tradition of the kindergarten students hosting a Mother's Day tea for 
their mothers; this event is truly one of the highlights of the year 
for Forest Hills kindergarten families.
  Mrs. Winfield's engagement with her students and their families 
always lasted long after the ring of the school bell. Active in the 
local community, Mrs. Winfield set a positive example for her students 
and neighbors within and outside the classroom, teaching 
extracurricular music lessons.
  I ask you to join me in honoring Mrs. Winfield on her retirement 
after 33 years of teaching in District 101. Mrs. Winfield will be 
greatly missed at Forest Hills Elementary by parents, students, and co-
workers alike. Her contributions to the community exemplify her 
commitment to her students and their families. May she enjoy a long and 
productive retirement, and continue to put a smile on the faces of 
those around her.

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