[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1294-E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF KATHY MOFFAT

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, l rise today to celebrate the exemplary 
life of Kathy Moffat. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kathy 
Moffat has lived her life leading with knowledge, experience, and 
community connection while serving the City of Orange, California, as 
an Orange Unified School District (OUSD) Trustee.
  In her early years, she attended the University of Nebraska where she 
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. After 
completing her higher education, she went on to pursue teaching 
education to the younger generation. She taught upper elementary grades 
for eight years in the states of Nebraska, Maryland, and Kansas before 
moving to California.
  Kathy and her husband, Duncan, are parents of three grown children, 
who were all educated in OUSD K-12th grades, and grandparents of seven 
amazing grandchildren.
  Devoted to education and to parent involvement, Kathy has served as a 
PTA member and leader on the local, state, and national levels for more 
than 35 years.
  Kathy was first elected to the OUSD Board in 2001 in a recall 
election and then elected to a full term in 2002. She continued to 
serve on the board for nearly 22 years and has notably been re-elected 
5 times.
  Moffat's backing of strong academics has resulted in more student 
access and participation in Advanced Placement (AP) and International 
Baccalaureate (IB) classes. Under Kathy's leadership, the district also 
started providing SAT testing to all interested high school students to 
decrease the financial burden on families in the City of Orange.
  Kathy's community leadership roles include President of the Orange 
YMCA, Director on the Orange County School Boards Association, Director 
of the Leadership Orange Program of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the 
Orange County Committee on School District Organization, and as an 
active member of her church.
  Recent educational challenges have required dedicated leadership and 
strong guidance. Due to her impressive background and track record, 
Kathy Moffat has certainly met those challenges.
  A champion of education, she has been a tireless advocate for the 
students and frequently visits school sites to support those in need. 
She is said to be one of the best friends' public educations has ever 
had.

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  Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to honor this humble, hard-
working woman. It is leaders like Kathy Moffat, who help make our 
country great by serving as role models to our children and to our 
communities.

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