[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO KATHLEEN McDONOUGH WARD

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Kathleen McDonough Ward and in recognition of a new elementary 
school being named in her honor.
  Kathleen began teaching in Peoria, Illinois, in 1969. In 1973, she 
moved to Las Vegas where she started making an impact as a substitute 
teacher for the Clark County School District. Three years later she 
taught full time at Paul Culley, Rex Bell, and Helen Her Elementary 
Schools. It was at Helen Her Elementary where she became very committed 
to a multi-age teaching concept that impacted students lives.
  In addition to her significant achievements as an educator, Kathleen 
has also been very active in the civic community. She was an active 
member in the Junior Mesquite Women's Club and served as chairwoman for 
the Community Improvement Project for the Nevada Federation of Women's 
Clubs. Kathleen helped to organize the Readers/Writers group which has 
been in existence for over 10 years. Kathleen also organized projects 
to bring substantial contributions to the Candle Lighters to assist 
children with cancer. In 1993, after receiving her master's degree from 
the University of Las Vegas, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and 
subsequently retired in 1999. Sadly, in 2002, Kathleen lost her battle 
with cancer.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of Kathleen 
McDonough Ward. Her dedication to education and commitment to her 
fellow citizens was commendable.

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