Barbara realized that these barriers to learning had to be removed.

During her tenure, the Board was faced with some of its most difficult challenges.

As Barbara prepares to leave the Board of Education, she can take great satisfaction in knowing that she leaves the district in better shape than when she was first elected.

We appreciate this opportunity to honor the exceptional legacy she leaves, and to salute her distinguished contributions to the Los Angeles community.

Under her leadership, the Board placed a school bond initiative, Proposition BB, on the ballot which would address the district's infrastructure needs.

Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Dixon and I, rise today to pay tribute to the Honorable Barbara M. Boudreaux, a dedicated public servant who is ending her service today as a member and Vice President of the Board of Education for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

We are proud to join her many friends and colleagues today in honoring and celebrating her many years of exemplary service.