[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11894]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING VICTORIA MANFREDI ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 9, 2008

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Victoria 
Manfredi on the occasion of her retirement from St. Louis de Montfort 
School in Oak Lawn, Illinois. An outstanding educator and a resident of 
Oak Lawn, Illinois, Vicky now celebrates over 35 years of involvement 
in her school and community.
  Today, with the support of family: Frank, Lisa, John, and Anna 
Victoria, we honor Vicky for her outstanding contribution to the field 
of Catholic education. Over the past 35 years, Mrs. Manfredi has proven 
a trusted colleague, an active volunteer, a Christian role model, and a 
teacher who has opened hearts, touched lives, and enlightened the young 
minds of countless students.
  Vicky Manfredi began her work while her daughter attended St. Louis 
de Montfort over 30 years ago. Vicky served as a volunteer coach, 
instructional aide, and Eucharistic minister. Seven years ago, Vicky 
accepted a new challenge: working as a kindergarten teacher. In her new 
role she earned the praise of the administration, colleagues, parents 
and students alike. Her classroom was a happy place, a safe haven for 
children and an environment where students excelled academically.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mrs. Victoria Manfredi, an 
exceptional teacher and pillar in my community. I am honored to have 
such an exceptional educator in my district. We offer heartfelt 
congratulations to Vicky for a job well done as we wish Vicky and her 
family a joyous celebration of this milestone as she begins a new 
chapter in her life.

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