[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MARYANN SHERMAN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2016

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose commitment to the Corona, California community is 
truly exceptional. Next week, on January 21, 2016, Maryann Sherman will 
be honored as the 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Corona Chamber of 
Commerce. Maryann has dedicated herself to the Corona community.
  Maryann Sherman has been a pillar of the Corona, California community 
since 1966. She initially worked in her father's music store on Main 
Street, while she was an active parishioner and teacher at her church, 
St. Edwards Parish. Maryann later became employed with the Corona Norco 
Unified School District in the 1980s, and has recently retired as the 
Librarian at Jefferson Elementary School.
  During her time as Librarian at Jefferson Elementary, Maryann 
developed ways to help engage and give back to the school community. 
She helped coordinate funding and programming for parents on how to use 
the computers, applications and a variety of other programs. 
Additionally, she always looked for ways to assist less fortunate 
students through finding resources for them. Maryann also helped serve 
her community while working as a Corona Public Library Trustee. She 
utilized the library's resources to help promote literacy to community 
individuals who may have not had the opportunity otherwise. Her 
commitment to giving back to the community has followed her from 
Jefferson Elementary to her new project, heading a fruit and vegetable 
program for the needy in our city twice a month.
  Maryann is also dedicated to her family. She has been married to her 
husband, Tom, for 43 years. Together they have two children, Colonel 
Thomas Sherman and a daughter, Nancy Sherman. Maryann is a devoted 
mother and was very active in both of her children's school Parent 
Teacher Organizations. It was this involvement that helped lead her to 
working full time with the Corona Norco Unified School District.
  Maryann's tireless passion for her family, community service and 
giving back has contributed immensely to the betterment of the 
community of Corona, California. I am proud to call Maryann a friend, 
fellow community member and great American. Today, I add my voice to 
the many who will be congratulating Maryann achieving the Citizen of 
the Year award.

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