[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E549-E550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF NANCY MAGEE

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                           HON. KEVIN MULLIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2026

  Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise, along with my colleague 
Representative Sam Liccardo, to honor the life and memory of a 
dedicated community leader in San Mateo County, Nancy Magee, who passed 
away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 66.
  Nancy served as the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools before 
her retirement earlier this year. She was first elected in 2018 and led 
the San Mateo County Office of Education for eight years. Her 
extraordinary leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, 
advancing multiple initiatives, supporting the transition to distance 
learning and back to in-person learning, and providing a steady, 
compassionate approach. Because of her efforts during the pandemic, she 
received the Pillar of the County Award from the San Mateo County 
School Boards Association and was named the Superintendent of the Year 
for San Mateo and San Francisco counties by the Association of 
California School Administrators.
  Her work in behavioral health, environmental literacy, and school 
safety was recognized by California County Superintendents, which named 
the San Mateo County Office of Education 2025 Office of the Year for 
medium-sized counties. She spearheaded the Coalition for Safe Schools 
and Communities, establishing emergency protocols to help prevent 
school shootings. Additionally, she was instrumental in advancing the 
countywide third grade literacy initiative, The Big Lift, and other 
major projects such as the United for Youth Vision 2030 Blueprint and 
the Child Care Partnership Coalition.
  Nancy was the recipient of the ``Golden Oak'' Award at the 17th 
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Day Luncheon and the Tom Mohr ``Champion of Education'' Award from 
Chamber of San Mateo County, highlighting her work in providing equal 
access to excellent education for all in San Mateo County. Due to her 
focus on climate change, the County Office of Education was the only 
one to receive a California Green Ribbon Schools Gold Achiever Award 
and she received the 2020 Sustainable San Mateo Sustainability Champion 
Award. Nancy's guidance resulted in the County Office of Education 
securing a $6 million state grant in 2021 to develop climate change and 
environmental justice curriculum for every grade in California's K-12 
schools, called Seeds to Solution.
  Prior to her election as County Superintendent of Schools, Nancy was 
the San Mateo County Office of Education's Associate Superintendent for 
Student Services. She directly oversaw the educational services for 
students who are in the juvenile justice system or that were enrolled 
in the county's special education programs. During her tenure she 
oversaw initiatives promoting mental health coordination, supporting 
foster youth, Safe Routes to School, Career Technical Education, and 
Special Olympics.
  Nancy received a bachelor's degree in English from San Diego State 
University in 1982 and played water polo in college. She would go on to 
receive a Master of Arts Degree in Library and Information Systems from 
San Jose State University. She coached high school varsity water polo 
and taught in the classroom for more than 20 years. Before moving back 
to the Bay Area, she lived in San Diego and worked for the Grossmont 
Union High School District.
  In all her work, Nancy prioritized her care for children, students, 
and learning. She will always be remembered for her countless 
contributions which enriched so many lives in our San Mateo County 
communities. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Travis and Noah, and 
two granddaughters, Avery and Emmy. Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues 
to please join us in celebrating and commemorating the life and 
accomplishments of Nancy Magee.

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