[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
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                    HONORING DR. DEIRDRE J. LOUGHLIN

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2017

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Dr. Deirdre J. 
Loughlin. Deirdre's work as a teacher has touched the lives of so many 
students and families. As Manager of Staff Development, she poured her 
time and talent into creating an atmosphere of excellence throughout 
Worcester Public Schools, leaving a legacy of progress that will 
benefit our students for years to come.
  But Mr. Speaker, her lessons extended far beyond the classroom. In 
fact, if you spent the day with her, you would think she taught the 
entire city of Worcester. Seldom does a day pass by that she doesn't 
run into a former student. Deirdre is the kind of teacher that becomes 
a friend for life: staying in touch as students grow and continue on to 
that next chapter, always remembering a name, a memory--and yes, even 
that homework assignment you missed in Chemistry class.
  In the years I have known her, I have been personally inspired by her 
drive to make things better for every single young person in Worcester, 
no matter who they are or where they're from. She's worked with the 
School Committee to set strategic goals and measure success by the best 
benchmarks available. She's gotten creative, partnering with outside 
organizations to improve each school's curriculum and expand students' 
horizons. She's created a solid foundation which our schools will build 
upon for generations. And she's never lost sight of what it's all about 
at the end of the day: ensuring that each student has the support and 
opportunities he or she needs to thrive.
  It is with warm wishes and a deep appreciation for her lifetime of 
public service that I send my congratulations on behalf of the people 
of Worcester and the United States Congress as together we celebrate 
``Dr. Deirdre J. Loughlin Day'' on October fifteenth, two thousand 
seventeen.

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