[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 59 (Friday, May 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: May 13, 1994]
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               RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF LEONARD CERCONE

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 1994

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, April 23, the teachers and 
students of Covington Middle School lost a teacher, a colleague, and a 
friend.
  Leonard Cercone gave 33 years of his life to the teaching of 
students, but to truly quantify his gifts, by any measure, is 
impossible. This is clear listening to the words of devotion from his 
past and present students.
  Surely, this was a teacher who knew that the only limits for young 
minds are their own boundless imaginations.
  He realized that teaching is more than a profession. He knew that he 
and his colleagues were helping sow the seeds for our future--our 
children.
  Here are some quotes from his students:

       He had high expectations for us and we tried not to 
     disappoint him.
       He had a presence that inspired you to do anything.

  Mr. Speaker, I believe that Mr. Leonard Cercone made a real 
difference. And I am sure that his hopes and dreams will not only live 
on with his family, but blossom in his students.

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