[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 80 (Monday, May 15, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1033-E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             HOGO DeCIUTIIS HONORED FOR LIFETIME OF SERVICE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 1995
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues the sad passing of Hugo DeCiutiis: A great American, a 
life-long educator, and community activist.
  Mr. DeCiutiis grew up in Manhattan's Lower East Side until the 
outbreak of World War II, when he dutifully joined the 8th Army Air 
Force in England. After the war, Hugo returned home to continue his 
education; an ongoing pursuit that was destined to encompass the rest 
of his life.
  With help from the GI bill, he graduated from City College of New 
York, Brooklyn College and Adelphi University with three different 
masters degrees in chemistry, earth science, and education. Convinced 
that there could be no higher calling than passing his knowledge on to 
future generations, Mr. DeCiutiis spent the next 32 years in the 
classroom, teaching chemistry and science at W.T. Clarke High School in 
Westbury, Long Island.
  Mr. DeCiutiis' passion and devotion to education did not stop at the 
classroom door. He was an extremely active member of the Westbury 
School Board, where he distinguished himself as a tireless advocate for 
funding for public education. He will always be remembered for his 
efforts to achieve equitable State funding in public schools.
  As a former school teacher, I have the highest degree of respect for 
those who choose to make education their life's work. Mr. DcCiutiis' 
accomplishments in the field of education exemplify what it means to be 
to be a teacher, and like all good teachers, he never stopped trying to 
become a an ever better educator.
  In addition to his direct involvement with education, Mr. DeCiutiis' 
was also devoted to the betterment of the entire community. He was a 
tutor at the Family Services Association of Hempstead, a member of the 
Westbury Historical Society, NAACP, Central Westbury Civic Association, 
LIFE--Learning is for Everyone--and co-founded the summer day camp 
GIFT--Great Ideas For Tomorrow--at the Lutheran High School in 
Brookville. [[Page E1034]] 
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that my colleagues join me in saluting Hugo 
DeCiutiis, and extend our sympathy to his children and family. His life 
represents the best of American values, and his tireless dedication to 
educational achievement and public service are an example to us all. 
Mr. DeCiutiis understood that one person can make a difference in the 
lives of others, and with that simple tenant, he has left a legacy that 
we should all hope to emulate.


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