[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9723]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF JACKIE JENKINS

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and 
recognize Jackie Jenkins of Westminster, California, who was recently 
selected as one of the California School Employees Association's (CSEA) 
top five Members of the Year. She will receive the award at the 86th 
Annual CSEA conference later this year.
  Mrs. Jenkins has served the Westminster School District for over 25 
years as a parent, through the PTA, in many classified positions, and 
currently as the School Office Manager at the largest elementary school 
in the district.
  Throughout her career, Mrs. Jenkins has exemplified professional 
service to parents, students, and staff. Not only does she expertly 
manage the school's office, but she is a mentor to others and her high 
standards of service are an example for other classified employees in 
the school district.
  Mrs. Jenkins also consistently brings out the best in each and every 
student. She listens to them read, encourages to them to be better 
classmates, and even helps students carefully place their first lost 
tooth in a special container. It's clear to everyone she encounters 
that Mrs. Jenkins is a sensitive and caring confidant to all.
  In addition to being a consummate office manager, Mrs. Jenkins serves 
as the CSEA President. In this role, she has motivated others to serve 
in CSEA and built the capacity of the organization so it can continue 
to ensure the success of every student in the school district.
  According to her school principal, Linda Reed, and her many 
supportive colleagues at the Westminster School District, Mrs. Jenkins 
is a positive person that has a great sense of humor, and always 
encourages everyone to be the best they can be.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in congratulating Mrs. 
Jenkins on this award and thank her for her humble service and 
dedication to ensuring that our children receive a rich and rewarding 
education.

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