[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JANINE FOSTER WOODY

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the accomplished 
and honorable life of my good friend, Janine Foster Woody. Sadly, 
Janine has recently passed away and is mourned by many.
  Janine was one of the most dedicated and warm hearted people I was 
fortunate enough to know for many years. Her endless resume of 
involvement with local schools and the community are difficult to 
portray in words. She devoted much of her time to education and helping 
students and community members alike. It was an honor and a privilege 
to have known her.
  As a member of the Dallas County School Board, and chair of the 
Technology Committee, she worked with various Independent School 
District (ISD) boards and superintendents to better technological 
services provided to the ISDs. Janine was also elected to the Texas 
Association of School Boards' Legislative Advisory Committee and the 
North Texas Council of Governments. Her hard work and generosity 
reached far and wide in North Texas.
  Janine's involvement in Christ United Methodist Church also brought 
her great joy; she dedicated valuable time and energy to teaching and 
volunteering in the church for many years. Her other activities 
included chamber of commerce Education Committees, Farmers Branch 
Women's Club, Garland Asian American Festival Committee, Richardson 
Community Band, and several public service posts, along with many 
others. Janine was a great role model and someone you would want 
members of the community looking up to.
  Janine received a B.A. in History and English from Northwestern 
University as well as a Master of Library and Information Science 
degree from the University of North Texas. A thesis she wrote on ethnic 
bibliographies was published in the Wilson Library Journal.
  As a precinct chairwoman, and Headquarters Chairwoman of the Dallas 
County Republican Party, she worked hard in keeping people involved and 
informed on many issues. She organized and maintained events, started 
clubs, and generally performed above and beyond her civic duties. 
Janine's work ethic and ability to keep people involved in the 
community will be greatly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize and celebrate the eventful 
and prosperous life of Janine Foster Woody. I ask all of my 
distinguished colleagues to join me.

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