[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 102 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MS. JAN SABO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jan 
Sabo, the Assistant Superintendent of the Napa County Office of 
Education, upon her retirement from an impressive career in education 
that spanned 42 years.
  A New Jersey native, Ms. Sabo completed her B.S. in Education at 
Boston University and her Master in Education at Lesley University 
before attending the University of Massachusetts and the University of 
California, Davis for her post-graduate work.
  Ms. Sabo has held a number of positions during her 19 years with the 
Napa County Office of Education. She joined the office as a Resource 
Specialist and served as the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction 
and as Director of Curriculum and Instruction before assuming her 
current position as Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services. 
Throughout her time with the Napa County Office of Education, Ms. Sabo 
has overseen early childhood education and summer programs, and has 
dedicated particular attention to the development of academic services 
for special education and low-income students.
  In addition to her work in education, Ms. Sabo is a leader in our 
community. She spearheaded the creation of the Education Support Team 
serving Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa, which raises funds to support 
education across three counties in Northern California. Ms. Sabo 
belongs to the Association of California School Administrators, is a 
board member of Congregation Beth Shalom, and co-chairs the Every 
Student Succeeding Committee. She also volunteers time as a mentor for 
at-risk youth, to support the Humane Society, and with political 
organizations including the League of Conservation Voters.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Sabo has dedicated her career to ensuring every 
student in our community receives a top-notch education from the day 
they first step foot in a classroom. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor her here today and extend our best wishes for an 
enjoyable retirement and many happy memories to come with her husband, 
Tom, and children Sam, Emma, and Mary.

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