[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF JANE DUNDAS SMITH

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 31, 2019

  Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and legacy of 
my constituent, Jane Dundas Smith--a dedicated educator who uplifted 
and inspired her students. Jane was an extraordinary leader both inside 
and outside the classroom who sought to better the lives of students in 
our communities and across the country.
  After graduating from the University of California Davis, Jane began 
her career as a ninth-grade English teacher at Vallejo Unified School 
District. From there, she launched a more than 30-year career in 
education--eventually supporting educational programs for the largest 
county in the nation in the San Bernardino County Superintendent of 
Schools office.
  Jane's passion for improving the lives of others through education 
extended beyond the classroom. As a consultant and education 
specialist, she worked with school districts across the country, 
designing programs to support underserved schools and communities.
  Even after her retirement, Jane continued to shape the lives of 
students in our communities, serving on the Board of Education in the 
Yucaipa-Calimesa School District and on the Nominating Committee for 
the California School Boards Education Association.
  Jane's devotion to her students and education was unshakable. On 
behalf of California's 36th Congressional District, we join together 
with her loved ones to grieve her loss. Jane's valuable contributions 
will be felt for generations to come, and her memory will live on in 
the hearts of the countless lives she touched.

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