[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8777]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MS. JERRELLE FRANCOIS FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS VICE 
       CHAIR OF THE BALTIMORE CITY BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

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                         HON. JOHN P. SARBANES

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2012

  Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ms. Jerrelle 
Francois for her years of dedication to the people of Maryland, 
including her 7 years as Vice Chair of the Baltimore City Board of 
School Commissioners.
  Ms. Francois has a long history of service in Maryland. Beginning as 
a teacher at Cherry Hill Junior High School, she went on to become a 
Department Head, Assistant Principal, Principal and Assistant 
Superintendent. While holding these positions, Ms. Francois worked to 
establish policies and procedures for improving K-12 curriculum and 
instruction, as well as system-wide special student support services. 
Throughout her career, Ms. Francois has received numerous awards and 
commendations including the Richard R. Green Award, the nation's 
highest urban education honor, given in recognition of exceptional 
contributions to urban schools and students.
  In 2006, Ms. Francois was appointed as the Vice Chair of the 
Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Utilizing her decades of 
experience at every level of the public school system, Ms. Francois has 
provided a valuable perspective which has opened up many new 
opportunities to students. Ms. Francois' work in Baltimore City Public 
Schools has been integral to the education and success of thousands of 
City school children. Under her leadership and guidance, Baltimore City 
Public Schools have made significant improvements in the scope and 
effectiveness of their education programs.
  Through all of the promotions, accolades, and awards, Ms. Francois 
has stayed true to her commitment to educate the youth of Baltimore 
City. She has dedicated her life to improving public education and has 
enriched and guided the lives of thousands of children. The State of 
Maryland is forever grateful for all that she has done. As Ms. Francois 
retires from Baltimore City Public Schools, I would like to thank her 
for her unwavering dedication and service.

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