[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 174 (Monday, December 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1582-E1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SUPERINTENDENT JAY SPECK

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise, along with 
Congressman John Garamendi, today to recognize and honor Jay Speck who 
is retiring after forty years of service to our community as an 
educator and administrator with the Solano County Office of Education.
  Mr. Speck began his career in education as a special education 
teacher at the elementary and secondary levels and has since worked 
with Solano County as a program manager, principal, director of special 
education, and assistant superintendent of human resources.

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Mr. Speck has served as an outstanding educator and leader in our 
community and demonstrates a unique and experienced understanding of 
our community's needs. He was sworn in for his first term as County 
Superintendent on January 3, 2011 and was re-elected and sworn in for 
his second term on January 5, 2015. Mr. Speck is known for his fair-
mindedness and his strong belief in the potential of each individual 
student to learn and develop academically.
  During his career, Mr. Speck pursued training in interest-based 
problem solving and collective bargaining to enhance his skills as a 
trusted leader, highly skilled problem-solver, and ardent collaborator. 
Mr. Speck has a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from the University of California, Davis and holds teaching 
credentials from both California State University, Los Angeles and 
California State University, Sacramento. Mr. Speck has represented 
Solano County public schools as a member of many organizations 
including the California County Superintendents Educational Services 
Association, the Association of California School Administrators and 
the Workforce Investment Board.
  Mr. Speaker, Superintendent Jay Speck has served our community with 
admirable leadership and dedication for forty years. It is fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today and extend our best wishes for an 
enjoyable retirement.

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