[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 58 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E608-E609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN MEMORY OF JANE MARGARET JOHNSTON

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2012

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to honor the late Jane Johnston who passed away unexpectedly on April 
13, 2012.
  Jane and her identical twin sister, Jean, were born on September 2, 
1951 to parents Dennis and Maryellen Tally. The ``Tally twins'' along 
with their brothers Larry and Chris, were raised in Tracy, California.
  Jane and her husband Tom grew up on the same street together in 
Tracy. They were married on September 10, 1972. Together for nearly 40 
years, they raised two daughters, Jill and Laurie. Jane enjoyed being a 
stay-at-home mother when her daughters were young, and it was during 
this time that she finished her college education. Jane earned a degree 
in Communications from California State University, Stanislaus.
  The biggest joy in Jane's life was her family, and she loved spending 
time with her husband, children and four grandchildren. She adored her 
young grandchildren--all born in the past three years--and eagerly 
shared pictures and stories about them with her many friends. She loved 
family traditions, and always made holidays special for her family. 
Jane loved being busy, and in addition to spending time with her family 
and working, she enjoyed golfing at Spring Creek Country Club, 
traveling, reading and writing.
  For nearly 20 years, Jane worked at the Stanislaus County Office of 
Education, most recently as Assistant Superintendent of Administrative 
Services. Jane was an astute judge of character and was quick to 
recognize potential in others. She was a member of the Association of 
California School Administrators, the Modesto Rotary, the California 
and National School Public Relations Organizations, served on the Mocse 
Supervisory Committee and co-chaired the Stanislaus Teacher of the Year 
Program.
  Jane was an active member at Modesto Covenant Church in Modesto. She 
reached out to help homeless families through programs including Family 
Promise and the Salvation Army. Jane was a mentor to many colleagues 
and young children, who she enjoyed tutoring through the Stanislaus 
Mentoring Program. She was also instrumental in promoting and 
implementing the Stanislaus County ``Choose Civility'' initiative.
  Jane is survived by her husband Tom; children Jill and her husband 
Peter Krimmel and Laurie and her husband Jonathan Hansen; grandchildren 
Cole Krimmel, Logan Hansen, Stella Jane Krimmel and Lucas Hansen; 
sister Jean Benner; brothers Larry Tally and Chris Tally; and many 
nieces and nephews.

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  Mr. Speaker, the recognition that I am offering today before the 
House of Representatives for Jane Margaret Johnston is small compared 
to the contributions and impact she had on the lives of so many. She 
was truly an invaluable member of our community and an outstanding 
human being.

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