[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1227-E1228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO HENRY T. NACRELLI

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 1995
  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and 
pay tribute to Henry T. Nacrelli, superintendent of schools in the Rose 
Tree Media School District and a constituent from Broomall, PA.
  When Hank Nacrelli retires on June 30, 1995, he will come to the 
close of a highly distinguished career in the field of education. Hank 
began his life-long teaching career in 1961 at Media High School, my 
alma mater, where he also served as head football coach and athletic 
director, inspiring students in and out of the classroom. He later 
served as the school district's Federal program director and wrote its 
first chapter I program. He then went on to serve as a guidance 
counselor, principal of both Media and Springton Lake Junior High 
Schools, and assistant superintendent. In 1981, Hank was appointed to 
his current position as superintendent of schools.
  Under his careful guidance as superintendent, Rose Tree Media schools 
have been recognized for excellence on both State and national levels. 
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has also commended the school 
[[Page E1228]] district for maintaining consistently high student 
achievement on statewide assessment tests.
  These honors bestowed upon the Rose Tree Media School District stem 
from Hank's ingenuity and dedication to the school system. To enhance 
the education of the entire community, Hank developed the ``RTM 
Challenge,'' a program to promote recreational reading for not only 
students, but for staff and parents, as well.
  Throughout his long and admirable career, Hank Nacrelli has brought 
an extraordinary level of commitment to the positions he has held. He 
has helped mold the lives of thousands of young people, providing 
students with a positive educational experience as a community leader. 
Under his leadership, the Rose Tree Media School District has met the 
multitude of challenges facing education today. As a result, he has 
earned the utmost respect of students, staff, parents, and the rest of 
the community.
  As a former teacher, I have great respect for men and women who 
dedicate their lives to the education of America's children. Mr. 
Speaker, please join me in congratulating Henry T. Nacrelli for his 
leadership and dedication to education, and in wishing him much 
happiness in his retirement. His guidance will certainly be missed, but 
his legacy will long endure.


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