[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 181 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ESTELLE RUBINSTEIN

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Estelle Rubinstein who will be retiring after 41 years of 
outstanding work in the education field.
  Through her work with Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care (AHSCC) 
in Lewiston, Maine, Estelle has dedicated over 40 years to improving 
outcomes for Maine's handicapped children. Before graduating with a 
B.S. in Elementary Education in 1979, Estelle worked as a Head Start 
teacher for AHSCC. Throughout the years, she has served the 
organization as its Special Education Director, Program Coordinator and 
Executive Director.
  Throughout her career, Estelle has been a champion of the idea that 
every child should have the opportunity to receive a high quality 
education, regardless of their financial situation or disability. Her 
work to identify children in need of special services and ensure that 
their families were provided access to vital programs has touched the 
lives of countless Mainers. She is truly a gifted educator and should 
serve as a shining example to others of what can be accomplished by a 
single individual.
  It is always with some lingering sadness that I pass along my best 
wishes for the retirement of people like Estelle. You can never truly 
quantify the work of such an individual. Although she is retiring, her 
contributions to the field of education will continue to benefit 
children for generations. On behalf of the people of Maine, it is with 
pride that I congratulate Estelle and wish her the best of luck on her 
retirement and in her future endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Estelle Rubinstein for her 
impeccable commitment to her field and her community.

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