[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14413]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MRS. JUDY HANLEY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 105 ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
educator in my district, Mrs. Judy Hanley. In June, Mrs. Hanley will 
retire from School District 105 after 48 years of distinguished service 
and leadership. Her remarkable contributions to students, colleagues, 
and the entire District 105 community will always be remembered and her 
presence will be sorely missed. As we approach the end of this school 
year, I would like to extend my appreciation to Mrs. Hanley for her 
dedication and commitment to providing quality education.
  Mrs. Hanley will retire from Hodgkins Elementary School as Assistant 
Principal. Throughout her impressive career, she has taken an active 
role in the leadership of the school. Specifically, Mrs. Hanley has 
served on the curriculum committee, the professional development 
committee, and the staff development committee. In addition to Mrs. 
Hanley's committee positions, she has also served as President of the 
School District 105 Teacher's Association. Together, these combined 
efforts have helped to make School District 105 a better place for 
staff to work and children to learn.
  Mrs. Hanley's tireless work has also benefited the local Hodgkins 
community. She has played a leading role in organizing the local book 
fair and has acted as a sponsor of the annual pumpkin decorating 
contest--a Hodgkins tradition. In 1999, the Whispering Oak Girls Scout 
Council recognized Mrs. Hanley with the Woman of Distinction Award in 
Education and, in 2000, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce honored 
Mrs. Hanley with the Millennium Award. In addition to these special 
awards, she was also a 1999 and 2000 Legacy Award Finalist.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mrs. Judy Hanley 
for her half-century of service as a dedicated educator. Throughout her 
career, she has shown a strong commitment to teaching and to her 
community. As a result of her passion, her work has significantly 
impacted the lives of countless students, parents, and fellow teachers 
alike. I thank Judy for her lifelong service to her community and wish 
her a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.

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