[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9443-S9444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MICHAEL TOCCI, NEW HAMPSHIRE'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Michael Tocci for being named New Hampshire's Secondary School 
Principal of the Year. Mike is the principal of Gilford Elementary 
School in Gilford, NH, a position he has held since 1964. As a former 
teacher and school board chairman in the Lakes Region myself, I 
congratulate him for receiving this prestigious award.
  Mike celebrates a long and distinguished career in education. He 
received his bachelors in education in 1967 his masters in public 
school administration and Supervision in 1973 from Plymouth State 
University. Mike has served as teaching principal at Danbury Elementary 
and supervising elementary principal for Newfound Area School District 
in Bristol. In his 30-year career, he has built a reputation for 
excellence and achievement in many areas, from teacher to 
administrator.
  Mike is known among his colleagues for his leadership, enthusiasm, 
dedication, and contribution to children's education. His honest and 
caring spirit is reflected in the school's positive atmosphere. As an 
individual of distinction, Mike provides an excellent role model for 
his students and his teachers. He is admired by his school and his 
community for his concern and his commitment to community development.
  Granite State children are fortunate to have such a talented educator 
and administrator committed to their education. Gilford Elementary 
School's success and achievement is reflective of the outstanding 
leadership Mike has

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provided. Our children are very important to our future and I am 
pleased to know that they are in such capable hands. I commend Mike for 
his outstanding career in the field of education and congratulate him 
for his dedication.

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