[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 65 (Friday, May 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E776]
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                      TRIBUTE TO SHELDON STIEFELD

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 1996

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
educator and mentor in Brooklyn, Mr. Sheldon (Shelly) Stiefeld, who is 
retiring after 34 years of service to New Yorks' public schools. 
Thousands of youngsters have learned a great deal from Shelly and his 
wife, Florence who is also retiring. The tireless work and energy 
exhibited by the education careers of Shelly and Florence Stiefeld has 
done much to ensure the success of Brooklyn students.
  I am especially familiar with Shelly's outstanding teaching abilities 
as he was my world history teacher at James Madison High School in 
Brooklyn. As a fifth grader, I was dazzled by his animated lectures and 
became entranced by his knowledge of different cultures and traditions. 
I am deeply grateful to him for giving me a strong basis for a future 
career in Government.
  It gives me great pleasure to join all the parents, students and 
friends in honor of Shelly Stiefeld's commitment to public education 
and academic excellence. My educational training under Shelly left me 
with a positive view of Brooklyn public schools. My own children follow 
the same path, as they also attend public schools. The retirement of 
both Shelly and Florence will certainly come as a loss to those who 
were fortunate enough to grow under his tutelage.

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