[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E517-E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT PAM CONKLIN

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Superintendent Pam Conklin upon her retirement as Superintendent of the 
Travis Unified School District after more than 25 years of service in 
education. Ms. Conklin's steadfast dedication to enhancing the quality 
of education in Solano County and advocating for her students has left 
a lasting impact on the Solano County community.
  Ms. Conklin began her educational career as a teacher with the Novato 
Unified School District. Throughout her twenty-year tenure with the 
District, Ms. Conklin demonstrated a genuine commitment to fostering an 
environment of community and respect in her classrooms. She ultimately 
became the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for the 
District, where she spearheaded efforts to ensure all students, 
regardless of their background, can reach their full potential.
  In 2015, her passion for education led her to serve as the Oakley 
Union Elementary School District Superintendent. During her tenure, her 
collaboration with the Contra Costa County community and her critical 
leadership helped ensure the continued success of the Oakley Union 
School District.
  Upon her departure from the Oakley Union School District, Ms. Conklin 
began working at the Travis Unified School District as the Human 
Resources Administrator and in 2017, she began serving as 
Superintendent. Her critical efforts to advocate for the students, 
teachers, and families of Solano County and Travis Air Force Base were 
indispensable to our community.
  As Superintendent, Ms. Conklin played a pivotal role in supporting 
Travis Air Force Base and helping nine schools in the District earn the 
designation of ``Purple Star Schools,'' schools that are committed to 
and equipped to meet the unique needs of military-affiliated students 
and their families.
  While her leadership as Superintendent will surely be missed, Ms. 
Conklin's decades of service to the students of Northern California and 
Travis Unified School District have left an indelible legacy. I would 
like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ms. Conklin and wish her the 
best in her future endeavors.

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