[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 824-825]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CATHY BRYCE, HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
                   DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 14, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Cathy Bryce, 
the Superintendent of Schools of Highland Park Independent School 
District (HPISD) who stepped from this position on December 19, 2008.

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  After serving in various administrative roles in surrounding school 
districts, Dr. Bryce joined HPISD in July of 2001. In this role, she 
quickly demonstrated her ability to work with the community to develop 
a comprehensive education program and build broad based support for a 
large bond issue. She sought higher standards for student achievement 
and better school accountability. Dr. Bryce has a well earned 
reputation as an advocate for children and has made every effort to 
help children reach their fullest potential. Dr. Bryce's commitment to 
community service extends beyond parameters of the school district. She 
is actively involved in the Dallas YWCA, Dallas Museum of Natural 
Science, and the Park Cities Rotary Club among many other local 
organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating her and wishing her all the best in her future 
endeavors.

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