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Long-Time DISD Employee To Be Honored

6 Aug 2002

Conference Center Named in Honor of Irene Kelley

DALLAS—A conference center in the Food and Child Nutrition Services Department will be named in honor of Irene Kelley, a Dallas Independent School District employee for 32 years, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 13, at 2 p.m., 8900 Old Hickory Trail.

"Identifying the conference center in her name will honor the dedication and commitment she provided to the deparment," said Dennis H. Barrett, executive manager, Food and Child Nutrition Services. "Throughout the years, Irene has been a strong advocate for children and an outstanding employee."

Kelley's employment history with the DISD includes cafeteria manager, school specialist and director of day-to-day operations. She was also chapter sponsor for the Dallas School Food Service Association.