[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 4 (Monday, January 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E7-E8]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            RILETTA L. CREAM

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 8, 2018

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of the late Riletta L. Cream, a lifelong constituent of New Jersey's 
First Congressional District who distinguished herself as a devoted 
educator and public servant.
  Born and raised in South Camden, Mrs. Cream would ascend to high-
profile leadership positions, earning the admiration and respect of 
constituents across Southern New Jersey.
  After graduating from Camden High School in 1944, Mrs. Cream attended 
Glassboro State College, now known as Rowan University, and would 
embark on a remarkable, four-decade career in education, serving as an 
elementary school teacher, then principal of Pyne Poynt & Camden High 
Schools in her home City. Mrs. Cream's reputation as a no-nonsense 
educator led Camden High School through transformative change in her 15 
year tenure as principal, and was regarded as a mentor and role model 
for students, teachers, and administrators alike.
  After retiring from Camden High School, Mrs. Cream served as 
administrator for BPUM, Inc. Day Care Centers, and later as an adjunct 
professor and supervisor of student teachers at both Rowan and Rutgers 
Universities.
  In 1994, Mrs. Cream was appointed to the Camden County New Jersey 
Board of Chosen Freeholders. Mrs. Cream earned reelection to that post 
four times, shepherding critical education-focused projects, including 
the installation of computers in classrooms, the implementation of 
distance learning equipment for students and teachers, and expanding 
Camden County's Library System.
  Mrs. Cream was an ardent advocate for continuing education, 
encouraging and inspiring individuals to pursue academic dreams, and 
supported those endeavors by writing letters of recommendation for 
students and establishing scholarships for graduates of Camden's high 
schools.
  On December 18, 2017, Mrs. Cream passed away, and a beacon of promise 
was dimmed.
  Today, a school and library bear Mrs. Cream's name, and stand in 
tribute to her enduring legacy and are inspiring future generations of 
students.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in celebrating the life, 
contributions, and service of a woman who blazed trails and deserves to 
be remembered for her selfless service and commitment, from a grateful 
community, the Honorable Riletta Cream.

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