[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17208]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT J. FISHER, SUPERINTENDENT, CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED 
                            SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special 
leader in my district. Dr. Robert Fisher has been involved in education 
for 36 years as a teacher and administrator. As Superintendent, Dr. 
Fisher has successfully worked for the betterment of the entire school 
community.
  Dr. Bob Fisher emphasized increased student achievement marked by 95 
percent of all third graders reading at grade level by the end of third 
grade, distinguished performance by schools on the statewide 
assessments, and four schools receiving recognition as State 
Distinguished Schools. Dr. Fisher established a partnership with St. 
Mary's College, the Annenberg Foundation, and the Hewlett Foundation. 
These public-private partnerships have helped Dr. Fisher to better 
serve the school community and increase literacy rates among students.
  I take great pride in honoring Dr. Bob Fisher's dedication and 
leadership. His hard work has created high standards, rigorous 
curricula and excellent teachers throughout the District. Under his 
direction, Castro Valley Unified School District has served as a model 
for schools in Alameda County and throughout the State of California. I 
believe that school districts across the country should follow Dr. 
Fisher's example and take the opportunity to learn from his successful 
and innovative ways.

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