[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO SHELDON STIEFELD

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 29, 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. Their tireless work and energy have 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 an 11th 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. Shelly's retirement 
will certainly come as a loss to those who were fortunate enough to 
grow under his tutelage.

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