[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11008]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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              HONORING CHRISTINE RATH UPON HER RETIREMENT

  (Ms. KUSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor one of New Hampshire's 
best and brightest educators upon her retirement.
  Christine Rath has served as superintendent of the Concord School 
District for 15 years, helping to maintain the high standards of public 
education in Concord, New Hampshire. I am a proud product of Concord's 
public schools; so, they hold a special place in my heart.
  Chris started her teaching career right here in Washington, D.C., in 
the 1960s as a member of President Johnson's Teacher Corps, designed to 
help educate low-income students in cities all across this country. 
That is where she met her husband Tom Rath, another community leader 
who has made many positive contributions to the Granite State over the 
years.
  After they moved to New Hampshire, she taught in Goffstown, worked in 
Concord's Second Start alternative education program, and eventually 
became the principal of Rundlett Middle School in Concord. Chris has 
spent decades working to provide excellent education and support to 
students of all ages across the Granite State.
  Our young people are our Nation's greatest resource, and it is 
absolutely essential that they have the tools they need to follow their 
dreams and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
  Chris sets an extraordinary example for young educators who hope to 
change the lives of their students through commitment and creativity. I 
applaud her impressive service to the students, the city of Concord, 
and to the Granite State.

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