[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CINDA KLICKNA

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Cinda Klickna, a friend, educator, public servant, and president of the 
Illinois Education Association. After a long and successful career, 
Cinda will be retiring later this year.
  Cinda's career began in Springfield, Illinois, where she taught high 
school English and Advanced Placement Literature. In 1997, she was 
awarded the Illinois State Genealogical Society Community Service Award 
for her classroom's research of an abandoned cemetery at Lake 
Sangchris.
  After leaving the classroom, Cinda started with the IEA as a 
legislative intern, working with the late State Senator Vince Demuzio, 
State Representative Richard Reilly, and State Senator Terry Bruce. 
Before becoming an IEA officer, Cinda served on the IEA Board of 
Directors, the National Education Association Board of Directors, and 
as president of the Springfield Education Association. Additionally. 
she has chaired committees on Partnerships for Educational Innovation 
and the Legislative Committee for the IEA, as well as the Membership 
Services and Affiliate Relationships for the NEA.
  Cinda has been recognized as the first teacher to serve as the chair 
of the Education Committee for the Greater Springfield Area Chamber of 
Commerce, and her public service has extended to membership on United 
Way Board.
  I am honored to recognize Cinda's accomplishments and her dedication 
to education and the Illinois Education Association. Best wishes for a 
happy retirement.

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