[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17123]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORY OF CONSTANCE GOINES

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 22, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of Constance Goines. Mrs. Constance Goines, age 60, passed away 
Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
  Mrs. Goines was the beloved principal of Van Zandt Guinn Elementary 
School, located in the 26th Congressional District of Texas. Her work 
was dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students 
who came from struggling families but had a desire to learn in their 
hearts. Under her fine leadership, the campus developed a reputation 
for helping students perform at high academic levels despite their 
social challenges.
  Her commitment to education, to students and to the entire community 
were evident throughout her life. It is my hope that she will be 
remembered for her compassion and that others will follow her lead.
  Mrs. Constance Goines is survived by her husband of 33 years, Conley 
R. Goines of Fort Worth; a daughter, Kelly D. Mirtia of Fort Worth; and 
a brother, Larry G. English of Chicago.
  It was an honor to represent Mrs. Constance Goines in Washington.