[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. BARBARA WHITE

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mrs. Barbara 
White upon her retirement after nearly 40 years of service to the 
citizens of the City of Garden City, Michigan and the students of 
Garden all City Public Schools.
  Barbara White began her career in the Garden City Public School 
District in 1964 where she served as Head Secretary for Memorial, 
Maplewood, Cambridge, and Marquette Elementary Schools. Over the next 
23 years, she contributed to the education of the countless students 
enriching the lives of the students, families, staff and faculty around 
her. Following her retirement in 1987, Mrs. White was elected to the 
Garden City School Board. During her tenure as a Board Member, she 
served on the Finance, Facilities, and Policy Committees where she 
helped to create and implement policies that would educate and prepare 
students to be knowledgeable, responsible, contributing citizens. 
Serving 16 years on the school board, she tirelessly acted as an 
advocate for an intellectually alive and meaningful curriculum for all 
students in Garden City Public Schools.
  Her husband, Dwight, and her sons, Glen, Howard, and Noel, should be 
extremely proud of the undeniable mark she has left on the community. 
We at home will fondly remember and always benefit from her dedication 
and leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Barbara White 
upon her retirement from Garden City Public Schools and for her fine 
service to our country.

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