[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1196-E1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        IN RECOGNITION OF A DEDICATED EDUCATOR, RICHARD F. PULICE

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a special 
individual, dedicated educator, and childhood friend, Richard F. 
Pulice, director of instruction, Montebello Unified School District.
  Richard has dedicated over 34 years of service to providing the 
children of Montebello with a superior public education. Immediately 
upon graduating from Occidental College in 1961, Richard began his 
longstanding career by teaching at Bandini Elementary School in the 
city of Commerce. He taught at Bandini until 1969. During this time he 
also earned his masters degree in education administration, which he 
received from Whittier College in 1967.
  For the next 18 years, Richard proceeded to hold various principal 
positions throughout the Montebello Unified School District. He was 
principal at Bella Vista Elementary, Suva Elementary, and Potrero 
Heights Elementary. In 1987, Richard was appointed as director of 
elementary instruction for the Montebello Unified School District and 
in 1992, he was appointed director of instruction, a position he 
currently holds.
  In addition to his extensive professional accomplishments, Richard 
has been involved in local, county, and State efforts to improve our 
educational system. He has served as an advisor to Montebello's Board 
of Education and superintendent on current issues and trends in 
education. Richard is also responsible for the overall coordination and 
implementation of the instructional program from kindergarten 
[[Page E1197]] through 12th grade, and the selection of education 
materials and staff development activities for the professional staff 
of the district.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to salute a recognized and 
respected educator, Richard Pulice. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
paying tribute to him for his outstanding commitment to public 
education, and to wish him luck on all his future endeavors.


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