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June 1, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E967 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A TRIBUTE TO MS. DOROTHY described her as a mentor, and an inspiration Thanks to the successful leadership of LINC GRACE BOYAJIAN ON HER 53 to those who strive to make students feel like TELACU, every 2003 LINC TELACU Scholar YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE dignitaries themselves. achieved their high school diploma, college Mr. Speaker, another example of Ms. degree, or nursing degree. This year, LINC HON. TOM LANTOS Boyajian’s effect on the community can be TELACU will help 600 more students accom- OF CALIFORNIA seen by the fact that the San Mateo County plish their higher education goals. As the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Trustees has declared that June 4, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Cau- 2004 will be Dorothy Grace Boyajian Day, and cus, I am proud of these students for their Tuesday, June 1, 2004 the San Mateo-Foster City School Board will commitment to succeed and wish them contin- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great rename the Sunnybrae Elementary School, ued success. honor and pride that I pay tribute to an ex- where she taught over the last 20 years, the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recog- traordinary teacher, Dorothy Grace Boyajian. Dorothy Grace Boyajian Elementary School for nize the many achievements and services pro- For the past 53 years, she has been an inspi- the day. vided by LINC TELACU. Please join me in ration to many of her colleagues by dedicating Teachers like Ms. Boyajian do not come honoring the LINC TELACU Scholars on June herself to serving the children of the San along everyday, and seeing her retire, though 4, 2004. Mateo-Foster City School District. well deserved, will certainly be hard on the f Ms. Boyajian was born in Camden, New community. I hope that all those who follow RECOGNIZING ERIC ADLARD FOR Jersey, and arrived in the Bay Area with her the path that Ms. Boyajian embarked upon ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE parents in 1938. She attended Turnbill Ele- over a half century ago find the same riches SCOUT mentary School, and later returned to the that she has found, the riches that you find in same building as a teacher. She attended pro- the hearts and minds of children. fessional growth classes at San Francisco I urge all of my colleagues to join me in HON. SAM GRAVES State University, Stanford University and Uni- paying tribute to Dorothy Grace Boyajian, OF MISSOURI versity of California, Berkeley. Ms. Boyajian whose life has been dedicated to teaching the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES still lives in the home her father built in Bur- children of the Peninsula. Tuesday, June 1, 2004 lingame. She supports three children through f Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Child Care International. to recognize Eric Adlard, son of Mark and Mr. Speaker, Ms. Boyajian’s extraordinary HONORING JUNE 4, 2004 AS LINC Laura Adlard, a very special young man who teaching has received many awards. She has TELACU SCHOLARS DAY has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- won the Who’s Who in Teaching Award twice, ship and leadership by taking an active part in was inducted into the San Mateo County HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 846, and by Women’s Hall of Fame and was once judged OF TEXAS earning the most prestigious award of Eagle to be one of the top 40 teachers in the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout. States. The litany of awards and honors be- Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Eric has been very active with his troop, stowed upon her are indicative of the profes- participating in numerous scout activities. Over sional respect she has achieved, but Ms. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. On behalf of the Con- the years Eric has been involved with scout- Boyajian’s true legacy is her students. gressional Hispanic Caucus, I rise to recog- ing, he has held numerous leadership posi- Since her first days as a teacher 53 years nize June 4, 2004 as LINC TELACU Scholars tions, serving as Troop Historian, Patrol Lead- ago, Dorothy Grace Boyajian has instilled in Day. As a leading service organization, LINC er, and Senior Patrol Leader. Eric holds such her students an important lesson that no mat- TELACU Education Foundation in partnership special scouting honors as Arrow of Light, ter how big the world is, they can and should with numerous corporations and universities, Faith in God, On My Honor, Order of the play a part in it. As part of this lesson her stu- has helped to improve Latino communities in- Arrow, Foxman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and dents would write to famous dignitaries whose cluding East Los Angeles by advancing higher World Conservation Award. Eric holds twenty- responses line the walls around her class- education opportunities for thousands of six merit badges. young Latino leaders. room. This led to a memorable moment when For his Eagle Scout project, Eric built three For over two decades, the Foundation has a local television show came to her classroom concrete pads for the baseball bleachers at assisted talented Latinos overcome formidable and showed responses from Queen Elizabeth Cecil Baker Memorial Field in Buckner, Mis- barriers to academic success by providing mil- II and the then First Lady Nancy Reagan. souri. After a half century dedicating her life to lions of dollars in scholarships, as well as Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in teaching, Ms. Boyajian’s passion for teaching comprehensive educational support programs commending Eric Damon Adlard for his ac- and her commitment to this noble profession which include: leadership development, col- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- has not wavered. Ms. Boyajian has decided to lege retention, internships, counseling, men- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the retire in order to save the jobs of two of her toring, tutorial assistance, computer lab, col- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. younger colleagues. In what is truly the epit- lege advisement and placement assistance, ome of selflessness, Ms Boyajian recently re- and parental support programs. In addition, f flected on her retirement by saying, ‘‘I’ll miss TELACU was selected nationally as one of FALLEN HEROES [teaching], but if it’s going to help out some only two community-based organizations na- younger teachers, I’m willing to do it.’’ It is a tionwide to deliver the TRIO Programs—Clas- SPEECH OF truly sad day when one of the most special sic Upward Bound, Veterans Upward Bound, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS and Talent Search—through which middle and teachers who has touched so many lives, has OF ILLINOIS to retire due to budget cuts. high-school students and veterans receive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the impact that Dorothy Grace preparation for post-secondary education Boyajian has made on the people of San I would like to commend David C. Liza´rraga, Thursday, May 20, 2004 Mateo County is immeasurable. From the dolls TELACU’s President and CEO, and his execu- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to her students have given to her for her collec- tive staff for their leadership over the past recognize the life of Captain John Tipton who tion, to getting stopped on the street by former year. Their dedication is helping Latino stu- was recently killed in Iraq. students and told how she has affected their dents overcome the effects of low income, in- Cpt. Tipton, 32, a 1989 Granite City High lives, there is no doubt that Ms. Boyajian is a adequate support and counseling, and a lack School graduate, died this past Sunday in an teacher admired by many. Other teachers who of professional and academic role models and explosion during combat in the Al Anbar Prov- have been lucky enough to work with her have to become well educated community leaders. ince in Iraq. The province, west of Baghdad, ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate May 21 2004 05:08 Jun 02, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K01JN8.001 E01PT1 E968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 1, 2004 is where Camp Fallujah is located and is one model. His exemplary service will long be re- HONORING STEPHEN W. STRUMPH of the most hostile regions in Iraq. Capt. Tip- membered. I express my condolences to his ton was commander of Headquarters Com- survivors, especially his wife, Saundra. HON. STEVE ISRAEL pany, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Brigade, OF NEW YORK 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley. He was f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas with his wife, IN RECOGNITION OF THE NEW Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Susie Tipton, of Collinsville, and their two chil- YORK BLOOD CENTER’S 40TH AN- dren, Austin, 4, and Kaitlyn, 2. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to NIVERSARY AND WALL OF honor Stephen W. Strumph of Glen Cove, I am proud of the service Cpt. Tipton has HONOR RECEPTION given to our country and the service he and New York, a decorated veteran and a proud others provide on a daily basis. Not enough American. can be said about the sacrifice and dedication HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. Strumph began his military career in these men and women display while serving in OF NEW YORK 1937, at the Reserve Officers Army Academy Iraq.