[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF JIM HANSEN'S RETIREMENT

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Jim 
Hansen, principal of Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, 
California. Jim will be retiring this year after serving the East Bay 
as both a principal and a teacher for over three decades. I benefitted 
personally from his thoughtful leadership when I was a student at Wells 
Middle School during his time as principal there.
  Jim was born and raised in the East Bay, where he attended St. 
Joseph's College High School. After high school, Jim worked his way 
through college where he held positions as a gardener, maintenance man, 
and many interesting jobs. He went to school at University of 
California, Berkley, where he majored in history.
  After earning his bachelor's degree, Jim took his first teaching job 
at St. Clement's School in Hayward, where he taught sixth grade science 
and physical education. While Jim was teaching at St. Clements, he also 
coached the Pleasanton Valley swim team. Jim then began teaching at St. 
Elizabeth's school.
  Jim transferred to Village High School in the Amador Valley Joint 
Union School District, teaching English to freshman and sophomore 
students. While teaching, Jim attended San Francisco State University, 
where he received his Master's degree in Education Technology. He later 
received his Administrative Services Credential from California State 
University, Hayward.
  In 1988, Jim became the principal of Valley Continuation High School 
in Dublin, while also serving as vice principal for Wells Middle 
School. Jim has also served as principal at Dublin High School, Wells 
Middle School, Harvest Park Middle School, and, most recently, at 
Amador Valley High School.
  Today, Jim resides in San Ramon, where he has lived with his wife, 
Judy and children, Kelly, Kevin, and Brian since 1986. Jim's service to 
the East Bay as both a teacher and administrator will be remembered for 
his openness and accessibility to both students and parents. I wish Jim 
the best in his retirement.

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