[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E715-E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JOANNE SOULES

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. JoAnne Soules 
of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and present her with the Congressional 
Patriot Award. JoAnne has dedicated herself to faithfully serving and 
uplifting her community.
  JoAnne was born in Pittsfield and attended Pittsfield High School. In 
1969, she graduated from Elms College with a bachelor's degree in 
history. JoAnne also obtained her master's degree in educational 
administration and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal 
Arts. She later taught social studies at South Junior High, now known 
as Herberg Middle School. In 1994, JoAnne transferred to Pittsfield 
High, where she taught history before being appointed to serve as the 
Dean of Students and Vice Principal. After retiring in 2006,

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JoAnne was asked to serve as interim principal for the 2009-2010 school 
year, which she happily accepted. Throughout her career, she dedicated 
herself to serving her students and staff, and this did not go 
unnoticed. JoAnne has run into former students many years later who 
fondly remember her class and the positive impact she made on them as 
an educator.
  In addition to her professional career, JoAnne has given back to her 
community in many ways. She volunteered at local soup kitchens and 
provided patient outreach at Berkshire Medical Center through her 
church to help those in need. She is married to her husband Harry, and 
together, they raised two wonderful children and have many more 
grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with them and 
rescuing senior dogs so that they can spend the rest of their years in 
a warm and loving home. I'm proud to recognize JoAnne today a lifetime 
of public service and contributions to our community. She has inspired 
countless students to be successful and live fulfilling lives.
  It is an honor to bestow JoAnne with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of Pittsfield.

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