[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5140]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MARY LOU HOFFMAN

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2016

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Mary 
Lou Hoffman for her 53 years of outstanding service to the educational 
community. Mary Lou announced that she will be retiring on July 1, 2016 
from St. Anthony School in Manteca, California.
  Graduating from California State University Chico, Mary Lou had found 
her passion in education and pursued a profession as a teacher. After 
college, she spent two years at Annunciation School in Stockton, where 
she began her lifelong career. For twelve years, she was a teacher at 
local public schools.
  In 2005, Mary Lou became Principal of St. Anthony School, Diocese of 
Stockton. As the Principal, she made a tremendous impact on the 
students, families and faculty. The Pastor, Patrick Walker fondly 
stated, ``Our principal, Mary Lou Hoffman, has made significant strides 
to make St. Anthony's school better in the past decade.''
  Through her many years of dedicated service, Mary Lou has touched the 
lives of thousands of children. She is not only an exceptional role 
model but provides a positive institution of learning to her students. 
Mary Lou's heart has deeply resided in education and her great 
accomplishments have demonstrated her tremendous impact.
  Mary Lou loved her profession, but she is looking forward to spending 
time with her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and four 
great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing Principal 
Mary Lou Hoffman for her many years of service and outstanding 
contributions to the lives of her students, peers, and our community.

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