[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 30, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SILVA FOR RECEIVING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S OUTSTANDING 
                       SERVICE AWARD IN EDUCATION

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Robert Silva for receiving New Hampshire's Outstanding Service Award in 
Education. William has served Concord school children for almost 30 
years with pride and dedication, always putting the best interests of 
the children first. As a former teacher and school board chairman 
myself, I am proud to congratulate him for receiving this prestigious 
award.
  Robert received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University 
of New Hampshire and has worked in Concord since 1967. He has been a 
teacher, athletic director, assistant principal, and principal. In 
addition, he served as the Director of Adult Education at the New 
Hampshire State Prison for 2 years. Robert is currently Assistant 
Superintendent in Concord, a position he has held since 1984.
  Robert is also very involved in his community, where his record of 
service to schools and the community is outstanding. He has served on 
the Concord Recreation Committee, the Christa McAuliffe Fund Committee, 
and the Community Election Forum Committee. In addition he has served 
on the Board of Directors of the Concord DARE Association and chaired 
United Way fundraising for the schools.
  Robert's dedication and commitment to service won him this 
prestigious award. He is also a leader who has shown his devotion to 
community development. He is a highly respected individual who is 
trusted and admired by all who know and work with him. His colleagues 
have always been impressed with his hard work and warm hearted nature. 
To those who work with him, Robert is also reliable and down to earth.
  Our educators have been entrusted with one of our Nation's greatest 
treasures, our children. They, as the guardians of this treasure, care 
for and ensure the development of these young minds. Throughout his 
career in education, Robert has done an excellent job looking out for 
the welfare of those in his care. His outstanding performance is 
reflected in the respect and admiration he has earned from his 
colleagues. New Hampshire is fortunate to have such a talented educator 
and administrator. I commend Robert Silva for his outstanding career in 
the field of education.

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