[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12565-12566]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MS. DELAINIA HOFFACRE

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2002

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure 
that I rise to honor Ms. Delainia Hoffacre, teacher of visual arts at 
Brea-Olinda High School, for her unflagging commitment to the creative 
development of her students and her outstanding record of service in 
advancing the cultural arts in the city of Brea.
  A lifetime supporter of the arts, Ms. Hoffacre is an accomplished 
artist with an emphasis in drawing. Incorporating her passion for art 
in her professional career, Ms. Hoffacre began teaching high-school 
level visual arts after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in 
Art Education at Ohio State University. During her more than sixteen 
years with the Brea-Olinda Unified School District (BUSD), Ms. Hoffacre 
has been instrumental in the development and coordination of the 
district-wide

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elementary-level arts curriculum, Artology, and has initiated the first 
Advanced Placement (AP) in Studio Art program. Moreover, her classroom 
instruction is dynamic and effective, evident by the many awards her 
students have earned at local art competitions, particularly in my 
Artistic Discovery competition.
  In addition to her outstanding professional accomplishments, Ms. 
Hoffacre has contributed much of her free-time to enhancing the arts 
within the community and her impact has been dramatic. Serving as an 
appointed member of the Brea Cultural Arts Commission since its 
inception, Ms. Hoffacre helped initiate the Art in Public Places 
program, the Brea Fest, featuring ``A Taste of the Arts,'' and the Brea 
Children's Theater, all of which continue to be popular community 
events. She is affiliated with the Brea Art Association and the Brea 
Gallery and is highly regarded among artists and community members 
alike for her impeccable eye for fine art.
  In a time when the quality of America's educational system has become 
the object of national criticism and debate, it gives me great pleasure 
to highlight the positive contributions of exceptional teachers like 
Ms. Hoffacre, who not only give of themselves in the classroom, but 
also set an example in the community for students to emulate. Far too 
often, the critical role that teachers play in the development of our 
nation's youth is overlooked, and in some cases, even discounted. 
However, today it is my hope that all Americans will Join me in 
commending Ms. Hoffacre and teachers across the nation for their 
unfailing dedication, persistence, and commitment to providing students 
with the tools necessary for their success.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Ms. Hoffacre on these 
accomplishments and thank her for her contributions to her students and 
the community.

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