[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY COCHRAN

 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it is my pleasure to recognize Ms. 
Shirley Cochran, a person who has made a significant contribution to 
the education of our children.
  Ms. Cochran's outstanding efforts during her 28 years as a special 
educator have helped countless individuals live productive, successful 
lives. In her current position at the Camelot Care Center in Palatine, 
IL, she continues to assist students who have enrolled to get the 
special attention they need. Ms. Cochran's kindness and commitment are 
commendable.
  As an educator with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a 
master's degree in special education, Ms. Cochran is well-equipped to 
serve as a teacher and administrator. But it is her genuine kindness, 
sincerity, and devotion to her students that make her the remarkable 
educator she has proven to be throughout the past 28 years.
  Ms. Cochran is an example of professional dedication for all teachers 
in the state of Illinois and the nation. I congratulate her on her 
years of educational achievement, and wish her the best of luck in the 
years to come.

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