[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    HONORING JUSTIN ``JAY'' CAUFIELD

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2000

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to a very special man. 
He is a friend, a community leader, and an exceptional educator. His 
dedication, competence and responsible attitude exemplify all that is 
right with America's public school system.
  For more than twenty-five years, Justin ``Jay'' Caufield has served 
as a Principal in the Saugus Union School District. He has been a very 
active member in the community and in the school district.
  Prior to entering the field of education, Mr. Caufield served four 
years in the U.S. Army in Special Forces. Mr. Caufield is highly 
respected by his peers, teaching staff and parents. As a teacher and 
principal in the Saugus School District, Jay Caufield has touched the 
lives and made a difference for thousands of students.
  For the past 17 years, Mr. Caufield has served as the Principal at 
Emblem Elementary School. As a result of his fine leadership and 
commitment to excellence, Emblem has earned both State and National 
recognition. In 1995, Emblem achieved the status as a California 
Distinguished School. In 1996, the school received recognition from the 
California School Board Association by earning the Golden Bell award 
for its highly regarded TEAMS program. In 1997, Emblem Elementary 
School received the highest possible recognition by being named a 
National Blue Ribbon School. Under Mr. Caufield's direction, Emblem has 
continued to excel and uphold its high academic standards.
  I want to commend Mr. Jay Caufield for his selfless commitment to the 
students and to the entire educational community. His distinguished 
career has been a shining example for all.

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