[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
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A TRIBUTE TO DIANE GIN, 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR--
                                  2012

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year during the month of March, we pay special tribute to 
the accomplishments made by our Nation's most distinguished women.
  I stand today to pay tribute to Diane Gin of Monterey Park, 
California. Not only has Diane raised an incredible and successful 
extended family, she has also dedicated her life to improving the lives 
of the families around her. Diane grew up in Los Angeles, and attended 
California State University, Los Angeles, where she graduated with a 
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. Since then, she has amassed an 
astounding thirty-five years of experience in the classroom, and is 
currently a 4th grade teacher in the City of South Gate at State Street 
Elementary School.
  Ms. Gin has proven herself to be a leader outside of her own 
classroom, exemplifying a true dedication to improving the lives of our 
youth. She has served as President of the Mark Keppel High School PTSA, 
and President of the Alhambra PTA Council for the Alhambra Unified 
School District, and continues to serve the PTA Council as chair of the 
scholarship committee, although she has no children presently attending 
school. In addition, Diane has served as the parent coordinator for the 
Orange County Dance Association.
  Today, Ms. Gin serves as President of the United Methodist Women at 
the Monterey Park Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church. She 
has chaired the Staff Parish Relations Committee and educational 
program, and currently teaches a Friday night youth group and Sunday 
school. Diane is also the Past President of the United Methodist Women 
of the Pasadena District, and has served on the Staff Parish Relations 
Committee for the District Superintendent of the Pasadena District.
  Diane continues to reach out to our youth, serving as a Girl Scout 
troop leader for 25 years, where she currently sits on the Gold Award 
Review Committee, which interviews applicants for the Gold Award.
  I ask all Members to join me today in honoring an outstanding woman 
of California's 29th Congressional District, Diane Gin, for her 
exceptional service to the community and to our Nation's children.

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