[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1544-E1545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. GINA WIRONEN

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 20, 2018

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a proud servant of 
the people and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ms. Gina Wironen. Gina 
has been an integral part of the Leominster School District for over 
four decades as an educator and administrator.
  In her 43-year career in education, Gina has held many prominent 
roles within the Leominster School District including serving as the 
Assistant Principal of Saint Leo School and Principal of Samoset Middle 
School. Most recently, Gina worked as the Director of Community 
Engagement and Media Relations for the entire school district.
  Throughout her distinguished career, Gina has consistently been 
recognized for her exemplary service to our district, including: the 
Learning for Life Leadership Award, Teacher of the Year--Leominster 
Rotary Award, and most recently, the M.W.C.C. Lifetime Achievement 
Award.
  Because of Gina' s leadership and advocacy, Leominster has become one 
of the most active and collaborative districts that participates in the 
United Way Youth Venture program.
  This service-oriented educational experience works with children and 
young adults to create ventures using their passions to support the 
community. Due to Gina's efforts, over 74 service teams have made an 
impact within the district since the program's inception in 2002. Gina 
has continually worked to expand the program within Leominster and all 
of Central Massachusetts.
  Mr. Speaker, this alone would be an impressive list of achievements 
that deserves our respect and gratitude. But since 2013, Gina has 
successfully advocated in support of the development of two new 
innovation schools in Leominster, and secured funding for a new 
athletic facility for the local high school. Gina understands that 
education does not just happen in schools. She has worked with the 
entire community to enhance what is happening in the classroom.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress and the people 
of Massachusetts, I would like to thank and recognize Gina for her work 
in the Leominster School District to improve the Massachusetts 
education system. Her tireless efforts have forever changed Leominster 
for the better.

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