[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 138 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
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                          HONORING PAULA EMIGH

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Paula Emigh a retired teacher, and one of my district's 2015 Woman of 
the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Paula Emigh was recognized as a 2015 Woman of the 
year.
  Whereas, Paula Emigh was born and raised in Solano County, graduating 
from Dixon High School. As a student, Paula was very involved in school 
activities and believes that her experiences as a student led her to 
consider a career in teaching. When Paula was an undergraduate at the 
University of California, Santa Barbara, she had an internship at a 
special education center in the area, where she was first exposed to 
teaching children with special needs. This experience convinced her 
that her future was in special education.
  Whereas, after graduating, Paula began a substitute position in 
Woodland which eventually led to over 30 years as a special education 
teacher. She was an integral team member in the development of the BEST 
program at Freeman Elementary School, helping to create a positive 
school climate for staff, students, and families. Because of the 
incredible work she has done with staff on disability awareness, Paula 
was named Woodland Joint Unified School District's 2014 Educator of the 
Year.
  Whereas, in all ways imaginable, Paula credits her career as being a 
team effort. Throughout her years teaching, Paula worked cooperatively 
with many paraprofessionals, parents, and families. Together they were 
able to prioritize and strategize plans to allow the students to grow 
beyond previous expectations.
  Resolved, that I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Paula Emigh.

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