[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E768-E769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. JUNE FOSTER SANCHEZ

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Mrs. June Foster Sanchez, a retired educator, who died on May 24, 2018 
at the age of 86.
  Mrs. Sanchez was a retired educator who taught in the Orleans Parish 
Schools for 42 years, primarily at John W. Hoffman School. She was also 
an instructor in the Department of Education at Dillard University for 
seventeen years.

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  Mrs. Sanchez was the beloved widow of Mr. Andrew ``Pete'' Sanchez, 
Sr., who was the first African American Department Head for the city of 
New Orleans. From their marriage came twins, Andrew Jr. and Andrea.
  Mrs. Sanchez graduated from Gilbert Academy Senior High School. She 
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Dillard 
University, and she received a Master of Education degree in Early 
Childhood Education from Harvard University. Moreover, Mrs. Sanchez 
acquired (30) additional hours in advanced graduate studies from Xavier 
University, the University of Kansas, Loyola University and Tulane 
University.
  Mrs. Sanchez received a Golden Diploma from Dillard University and 
she was a proud Life Member and Golden Sorority Member of the Alpha 
Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was a member 
of the New Orleans Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction.
  Mrs. Sanchez was a proud and faithful member of the Hartzell United 
Methodist Church. She served as Chairperson of the Administrative 
Board, Treasurer, and Board Member of Hartzell Day Care Center. She was 
President and Vice-President of Hartzell's United Methodist Women. She 
served as Secretary of the New Orleans-Slidell District United 
Methodist Women.
  Mrs. Sanchez lived an extraordinary life that cannot be categorized. 
Her legacy will forever be a part of New Orleans and her dedication to 
community embodies the spirit of public service. We cannot match the 
sacrifices made by Mrs. Sanchez, but surely, we can try to match her 
sense of service. We cannot match her courage, but we can strive to 
match her devotion.
  Mrs. Sanchez's survivors include her children Andrea (Jefferson, Sr.) 
and Andrew (Dr. Janice T.); Ruby Foster, mother; Ruby Sanchez, sister-
in-law; Jefferson, Jr. and Ashley, grandchildren; Jemori, Journi, 
Jefferson, III, great grandchildren; Dr. Angelique Williams (Sterling, 
Jr.), niece; host of cousins; and devoted friends Delores Parker, 
Nathalie Latiker and Stella May.
  Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. June Foster 
Sanchez.

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